2006 Nissan Armada Owner Guide

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FOREWORD

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.

Before driving your vehicle please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.

WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
important safety information.
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
mark is placed at the beginmodels, a
ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, and “Avoiding collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.

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WHEN READING THE MANUAL
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.

WARNING

All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and without obligation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:

WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.

APD1005

If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.

CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.

© 2005 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gardena, California.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

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Table of
Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1.
2.
3.

3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-15)
2nd row seat belts (P. 1-15)
Supplemental curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags (P. 1-57)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-15)
5. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P.1-57)
6. Seats (P. 1-2)
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-64)
8. Seat belt pre-tensioners (P. 1-70)
9. Supplemental side impact air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-57)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-43)
11. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-45)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Engine hood (P. 3-9)
Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-22)
Windshield (P. 8-18)
Power windows (P. 2-44)
Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
Mirrors (P. 3-18)
Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
Flat tire (P. 6-2)
Tire chains (P. 8-39)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-24)
Fog light switch (P. 2-27)
Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Roof rack (P. 2-43)
Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
Glass hatch (P. 3-14)
Rear window washer (P.2-23)
Glass hatch release (P.3-14)
Lift gate release (P. 3-13)
Rearview monitor (if so equipped)
(P.4-12)
8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-14, P. 9-3)
10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-14)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
1.
2.
3.

Rear ventilators (P. 4-14)
Storage (P. 2-33)
DVD entertainment system
(if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
4. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-47)
5. Map lights (P. 2-50)
6. Sun visors (P. 3-17)
7. HomeLinkT (P. 2-51)
8. Glove box (P. 2-33)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Cup holders (P. 2-37)
11. Luggage storage (P. 2-41)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Ventilators (P. 4-14)
Instrument brightness control (P. 2-27)
Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-24)
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-31)
Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-57, P. 2-28)
Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-12)
Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-15)
Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-22, P. 2-23)
Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
Navigation system* controls
(if so equipped) (P. 4-2)
Audio system controls (P. 4-18)
Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-57)
Glove box (P. 2-35)
Climate controls (P. 4-15)
Aux jack (if so equipped) (P. 4-30)

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17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.

Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-29)
Power outlet/cigarette lighter
(accessory) (P. 2-31/P. 2-32)
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-29)
Tow mode switch (P. 2-30)
Shift selector lever (P. 5-10)
Power outlet (P. 2-31)
Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-66)
Hazard lights (P. 2-28)
4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-18)
Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-16)
Rear sonar system off switch (P. 2-30)
Pedal position adjustment switch
(P. 3-16)
Lift gate open/close switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-9)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Battery (P. 8-13)
Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)
Transmission dipstick (P. 8-11)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-14)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning
light

Name

Page

Anti-lock brake
warning light

2-13

Check suspension warning
light (if so
equipped)

2-14

Automatic
transmission
check warning
light

2-13

Door open
warning light

2-14
2-14

Automatic
transmission
park warning
light (
model)

2-13

Engine oil pressure low/engine
coolant temperature high
warning light

2-15

Brake warning
light

2-13

4WD warning
light (
model)
Low fuel warning light

2-15

Charge warning
light

Warning
light

Name

Page

Warning
light

Name

Page

Low tire pressure warning
light

2-15

Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light

2-16

Seat belt warning light and
chime

2-16

Supplemental
air bag warning
light

2-16

2-14

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Indicator
light

Name

Page

Automatic
transmission
position indicator light

2-17

Cruise main
switch indicator
light

2-17

Cruise set
switch indicator
light

2-17

4WD shift indicator light
(
model)

2-17

Front passenger
air bag status
light

2-17

Indicator
light

Name

Page

High beam indicator light
(Blue)

2-17

Malfunction
indicator light
(MIL)

2-18

Security indicator light

2-18

Slip indicator
light

2-18

Transfer 4LO
position indicator light
(
model)

2-19

Turn
signal/hazard
indicator lights

2-19

Indicator
light

Name
Vehicle dynamic control
off indicator
light

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MEMO

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment —
passenger’s side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(for driver’s seat and if so equipped for
passenger’s seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2nd row captain’s chair adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
2nd row bench seat adjustment
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Flexible seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Child restraint installation on 2nd row
captain’s chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Child restraint installation on 2nd row bench
seats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Child restraint installation on 3rd row bench
seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Precautions on booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
Booster seat installation on 2nd row
captain’s chairs (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
Booster seat installation on 2nd row bench
seat positions (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54
Booster seat installation on 3rd row bench
seat positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-55
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56

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Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57

Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-72

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SEATS
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — PASSENGER’S
SIDE
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
ARS1152

WARNING
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat properly. See
“Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later
in this section.

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WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.

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LRS0245

Forward and backward

Reclining

Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.

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See “Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)”
in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for automatic drive positioner operation.

Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.

Reclining

LRS0633

FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s seat and if
so equipped for passenger’s seat)
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.

Operating tips

Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped.

● The power seat motor has an auto-reset
overload protection circuit. If the motor
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
then reactivate the switch.
● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.

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LRS0634

LRS0635

Seat lifter (driver’s seat)

Lumbar support (driver’s seat)

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.

The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat
back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit
(see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.

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WARNING
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.

WRS0415

Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench
1 raise the armrest so
seat. To enter the 3rd row s
it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowed
position, then lift up on the latch located on the
upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row
captain’s chair and fold the seatback forward at
an angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

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2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat
Then s
base and tip the 2nd row captain’s chair forward.
To exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same
latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.

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Outboard seats

2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and
lean back.
The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat
back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit
(see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section). Also, the seatback can be reclined to
allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped.

● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.
See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.

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Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row
The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row
bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry
or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the
1 lift up on the latch located on the
3rd row s
upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row
bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an
angle over the seat base. This will release the
back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

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WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.

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2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat
Then s
base and tip the outboard seating position of the
2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row
bench seat lift up on the same latch and fold the
seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up
on the seat base and tip it forward.

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HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,
push and hold the lock knob and push the head
restraint down.
The head restraints on the 2nd and 3rd row seats
are removable. The front seat head restraints are
not removable.

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● Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks. Doing so could impair
active head restraint function.
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the
force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the
head restraint helps support the occupant’s head
by reducing its backward movement and helping
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash type injuries.

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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
with the center of your ears.

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ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
seats)
WARNING
● Always adjust the head restraints properly as specified in the previous section.
Failure to do so can reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint.

Active head restraints are effective for collisions
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that
whiplash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain
rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head
restraints return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as described earlier in this section.

● Active head restraints are designed to
supplement other safety systems. Always wear seat belts. No system can
prevent all injuries in any accident.

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● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
● Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide significant
protection against injury in an accident.
Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any
reason.

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ARMRESTS
To use the armrests, pull them down to the resting position.
A
s
B
s

Stowed position
Resting position

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FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.

● If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.

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Folding the front passenger’s seatback

WARNING

To fold the front passenger’s seatback flat for
extra storage length when transporting long
items:
1
s

● If you fold the front passenger’s seatback flat forward to carry longer objects, be sure this cargo is properly secured and not near an air bag. In a
crash, an inflating air bag might force
that object toward a person. This could
cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in
which an air bag would inflate. See
“Precautions on supplemental restraint
system” later in this section.

Slide the seat to the rear-most position. Lift
up on the recline lever, located on the outside edge of the seat, and fold the seatback
forward as far as it will go. Then lift up on the
latch located on the upper corner of the
seatback to release the back of the seat.

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2
s

Once the seatback is released it will enable
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat
over the seat cushion.

3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
seating position lift up on the seatback and
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to
a proper seating position. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.

● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the front passenger’s seat
when it is in the fold-down position. Use
of these areas by passengers could result in serious injury in an accident or
sudden stop.

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LRS0332

Folding the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if
so equipped)

LRS0333

s
3

Then lift up on the recline lever to fold the
seatback flat forward.

LRS0334

s
4

There is a carpet panel flap that can be
folded toward the back of the vehicle.

To fold the 2nd row captain’s chairs flat for maximum cargo hauling:
1
s

Raise the armrest to the stowed position.
Remove the 2nd row center console, see
“Console removal” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this Owner’s Manual.

2
s

Pull the strap forward, located in the center
of the seat cushion, and fold the seat cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

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s
5

The carpet panel flaps provide a level cargo
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat. Reverse this process to return the 2nd
row captain’s chairs to a seating position.
Make sure to properly raise the seatback to an upright position and push
the seat cushion down into place.

LRS0336

Folding the 2nd row bench seat (if so
equipped)
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:
1
s

Pull the strap forward, located in the center
of each seat cushion, and fold each seat
cushion toward the front of the vehicle.

LRS0337

s
2

Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of
the outboard seats to fold the outboard seatbacks flat. To fold the center seatback flat,
pull up on the strap on the edge of the center
seat cushion and fold the seatback toward
the front of the vehicle.

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LRS0338

s
3

There is a carpet panel flap on the back of
each seat that can be folded toward the
back of the vehicle

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s
4

The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo
floor when the 3rd row seats are also folded
flat.

5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats
to a seating position reverse the process for
the outboard seats.
6. To return the center seat to a seating position, lift up on the pull strap on the back of
the seat base while lifting on the seatback.
Then push the seat cushion back into place.
Make sure to hold the seat belts above
the seat cushion and properly raise the
seatback to an upright position. Then
push the seat cushion down into place.

LRS0637

Folding the 3rd row split bench seat
To fold the 3rd row split bench seat flat for
maximum cargo capacity:
1. Disconnect and secure the center seat belt
and tongues into the retractor base. See
“Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt” later
in this section.
2. Lower the head restraints to the full down
position.
3. Then pull up on the latch located on the
outside corner of each seatback and fold the
seatback forward over the seat base.

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SEAT BELTS
To return the 3rd row split bench seat to a seating
position unfold the seatback and push it back
until it latches into position.

WARNING
● When returning the seatbacks, be sure
to attach the rear center seat belt
connector.
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

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PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat, your chances of being injured or killed
in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be
greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages
you and all of your passengers to buckle up every
time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag.
Most U.S. states and Canadian provinces
or territories specify that seat belts be worn
at all times when a vehicle is being driven.

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WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times. Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat and, if appropriate, in a child restraint.

SSS0016

WARNING
● The seat belt should be properly adjusted to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
reduce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an accident. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.

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● Be sure the seat belt tongue is securely
fastened to the proper buckle.
● Do not wear the seat belt inside out or
twisted. Doing so may reduce its
effectiveness.
● Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
● Never carry more people in the vehicle
than there are seat belts.

SSS0014

WARNING
● Always route the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never run the belt behind your back,
under your arm or across your neck. The
belt should be away from your face and
neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low and snug as
possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE
WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could
increase the risk of internal injuries in
an accident.

● If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the ignition is turned
ON with all doors closed and all seat
belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
● Once the pre-tensioner seat belt has
activated, it cannot be reused and must
be replaced together with the retractor.
See your NISSAN dealer.
● Removal and installation of the pretensioner seat belt system components
should be done by a NISSAN dealer.

● All seat belt assemblies, including retractors and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after any collision
by a NISSAN dealer. NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in
use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the
belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly. Seat belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
● All child restraints and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer’s inspection instructions
and replacement recommendations.
The child restraints should be replaced
if they are damaged.

CHILD SAFETY
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to learn the best way to transport your child.

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There are three basic types of child restraint
systems:
● Rear facing child restraint
● Front facing child restraint
● Booster seat
The proper restraint depends on the child’s size.
Generally, infants up to about 1 year and less
than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear
facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow
rear facing child restraints and are at least 1 year
old. Booster seats are used to help position a
vehicle lap/shoulder belt on a child who can no
longer use a front facing child restraint.

WARNING

for infants and small children. See “Child Restraints” later in this section.
Also, there are other types of child restraints
available for larger children for additional protection.
NISSAN recommends that all pre-teens
and children be restrained in the rear seat.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
This is especially important because your
vehicle has a supplemental restraint system (Air bag system) for the front passenger. See “Supplemental restraint system”
later in this section.

Infants

Infants and children need special protection. The vehicle’s seat belts may not fit
them properly. The shoulder belt may
come too close to the face or neck. The
lap belt may not fit over their small hip
bones. In an accident, an improperly fitting seat belt could cause serious or fatal
injury. Always use appropriate child
restraints.

Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed
in a rear facing child restraint. NISSAN recommends that infants be placed in child restraints
that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. You should choose a child restraint
that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or territories require the use of approved child restraints

Children that are over one year old and weigh
between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs (18 kgs) can be

Small Children

placed in a forward facing child restraint. Refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions for minimum and
maximum weight and height recommendations.
NISSAN recommends that small children be
placed in child restraints that comply with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. You should choose
a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
properly if the child is less than 4 feet 9 inches
(142.5 cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18
kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be
used to obtain proper seat belt fit.
NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in a
commercially available booster seat if the shoulder belt in the child’s seating position fits close to
the face or neck or if the lap portion of the seat
belt goes across the abdomen. The booster seat
should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is
properly positioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the
hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating
positions that have a three-point type seat belt.
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have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child
has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or
near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt
without the booster seat.

WARNING
Never let a child stand or kneel on any
seat and do not allow a child in the cargo
areas while the vehicle is moving. The
child could be seriously injured or killed in
an accident or sudden stop.

PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use
seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug,
and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the
shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your
chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your
abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific
recommendations.

THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should use a seat belt at all
times.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.
● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat and adjust the seat belt properly.

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Manual front seat shown

Fastening the seat belts
1
s

Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this
section.

INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons use
seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific
recommendations.

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fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in
the emergency locking mode. See “Child restraints” later in this section for more information.
The automatic locking mode should be
used only for child restraint installation.
During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. It can also
change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger air bag
and status light” later in this section.
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2
s

Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the tongue into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.

● The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion permits the seat belt to
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from
its fully retracted position, firmly pull
the belt and release it. Then smoothly
pull the belt out of the retractor.

WRS0138
3
s

Position the lap belt portion low and snug
on the hips as shown.

4
s

Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the
retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the
shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
and across your chest.

WARNING
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
that the seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passengers may
be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have a locking
mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
referred to as the automatic locking mode or child
restraint mode.
When automatic locking mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and

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To increase your confidence in the seat belts,
check the operation as follows.
● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward
quickly. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement.
If the retractor does not lock during this check or
if you have any questions about seat belt operation, see a NISSAN dealer.

WRS0139

SSS0240

Unfastening the seat belts

Center of the 3rd row bench seat

The 3rd row center seat belt has a connector
1 and a seat belt tongue s
2 . Both the
tongue s
connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must
be securely latched for proper seat belt operation.

To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts.

Checking seat belt operation
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt
movement by two separate methods:
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
retractor.
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly.

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Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt
When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd row
center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed
position as follows:
1
s

2
s
3
s

SSS0241

WARNING
● Always fasten the connector tongue
and the seat belt in the order shown.

Hold the connector tongue so that the seat
belt does not retract suddenly when the
tongue is released from the connector
buckle. Release the connector tongue by
inserting a suitable tool such as key into the
A.
connector buckle s
Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base.
Insert the seat belt tongue into the fabric
sleeve so it will lay flat. Then secure the
connector tongue into the retractor base.

WARNING
● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

● Always make sure both the connector
tongue and the seat belt tongue are
secured when using the seat belt. Do
not use it with only the seat belt tongue
attached. This could result in serious
personal injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop.

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Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt

● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

Always be sure the 3rd row center seat belt
connector tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the
rear seat.
To connect the buckle:
1
s

Pull out the connector tongue from the retractor base.

2
s

Pull out the seat belt tongue from the fabric
sleeve.

3
s

Pull the seat belt and secure the receiver
buckle until it clicks.

The center seat belt connector tongue and receiver buckle are indicated by the > and < mark.
The center seat belt connector tongue can be
attached only into the rear center seat belt connector buckle.
To fasten the seat belt, see “Fastening the seat
belt” earlier in this section.

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WARNING

● Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

● After adjustment, release the adjustment button and try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make
sure it is securely fixed in position.

● When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the seatbacks are completely secured in the
latched position and the rear center
seat belt connector is completely
secured.
● If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or sudden stop.

● The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system
and increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
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Front and 2nd row outboard seats

Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
and 2nd row outboard seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
1 the adjustment button and
To adjust, pull out s
2 to the desired
move the shoulder belt anchor s
position, so the belt passes over the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
belt anchor into position.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt
and fasten it, an extender is available which is
compatible with the installed seat belts. The extender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of
length and may be used for either the driver or
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN
dealer for assistance if an extender is required.

WARNING
● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which made the
original equipment seat belts, should
be used with NISSAN seat belts.
● Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use could
result in serious personal injury in the
event of an accident.
● Never use seat belt extenders to install
child restraints. If the child restraint is
not secured properly, the child could be
seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shade. Do not allow the
seat belts to retract until they are completely
dry.
● If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors, the seat
belts may retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
● Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components, such as
buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly. If loose parts,
deterioration, cuts or other damage on the
webbing is found, the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced.

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PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD
RESTRAINTS
WARNING
● Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint can result in serious injury or death.

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● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child. A rearfacing child restraint must only be used
in the rear seat.
● NISSAN recommends that the child restraint be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.
WRS0256

WARNING
● Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.

● An improperly installed child restraint
could lead to serious injury or death in
an accident.
In general, child restraints are designed to be
installed with the lap portion of a lap/shoulder
seat belt. In addition, this vehicle is equipped with
a universal child restraint lower anchor system,
referred to as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) system. Some child restraints include two rigid or webbing-mounted
attachments that can be connected to these
lower anchors. For details, see the “LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system” later in this section.

Child restraints for infants and small children of
various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the
following points in mind:
● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying
that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.
● If the child restraint is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the child restraint
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the child restraint is compatible with
your child. Choose a child restraint that is
designed for your child’s height and weight.
Always follow all recommended procedures.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.

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WARNING
● Improper use of a child restraint can
increase the risk or severity of injury for
both the child and other occupants of
the vehicle.
● Follow all of the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for installation
and use. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure to select one which will
fit your child and vehicle. It may not be
possible to properly install some types
of child restraints in your vehicle.
● If the child restraint is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the child restraint, but as
upright as possible.

● After attaching the child restraint, test it
before you place the child in it. Push it
from side to side. Try to tug it forward
and check to see if the belt holds the
restraint in place. The child restraint
should not move more than 1 inch (25
mm). If the restraint is not secure,
tighten the belt as necessary, or put the
restraint in another seat and test it
again. You may need to try a different
child restraint. Not all child restraints fit
in all types of vehicles.
● If you must install a front facing child
restraint in the front seat, see “Child
restraint installation on front passenger
seat” later in this section.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON 2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS
WARNING
● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.

● When your child restraint is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in
case of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION
Remember that a child restraint left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the child
restraint.

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1
s

LRS0347

Front Facing — step 1

Position the child restraint on the seat. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position.
Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s
instructions. The back of the child restraint
should be secured against the vehicle seat
back. If necessary, adjust or remove the head
restraint to obtain the correct child restraint
fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in
this section. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the child restraint is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
try another seating position or a different
child restraint.

Front facing
When you install a child restraint on the 2nd row
captain’s chairs, follow these steps:

LRS0348
2
s

Front Facing — step 2
Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
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LRS0349
3
s

Front Facing — step 3
Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the seat belt
is fully retracted.

LRS0457
4
s

Front Facing — step 4
Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

LRS0350
5
s

Front Facing — step 5
Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
LRS0352

Rear Facing — step 1

Rear facing
When you install a child restraint on the 2nd row
captain’s chair, follow these steps:
1
s

Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

LRS0353
2
s

Rear Facing — step 2
Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
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LRS0354
3
s

Rear Facing — step 3
Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is
fully retracted.

LRS0355
4
s

Rear Facing — step 4
Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

LRS0356
5
s

Rear Facing — step 5
Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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● When installing a child restraint system
in the 2nd row center position both the
center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle tongue must be secured.

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON 2ND ROW BENCH SEATS (if so
equipped)

LRS0377

Front facing (center) — step 1

WARNING
● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.

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1
s

LRS0376

Front facing (outboard) — step 1

Front facing
When you install a child restraint on the 2nd row
bench seat, follow these steps:

WRS0250
2
s

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LRS0458
3
s

LRS0457
4
s

Front Facing — step 4
Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

WRS0252
5
s

Front Facing — step 5
Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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LRS0373

Rear facing (center) — step 1

Rear facing (outboard) — step 1

Rear facing
When you install a child restraint on the 2nd row
bench seat, follow these steps:
1
s

Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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WRS0383
2
s

WRS0385
3
s

WRS0384
4
s

Rear Facing — step 4
Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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● When installing a child restraint system
in the rear center position, both the
center seat belt connector tongue and
buckle tongue must be secured. See
“Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt”
earlier in this section.

Rear Facing — step 5
Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON 3RD ROW BENCH SEAT
WARNING
● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.
● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision.

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1
s

LRS0357

Front Facing (outboard) — step 1

Front facing

LRS0358

Front Facing (center) — step 1
When you install a child restraint on the 3rd row
bench seat, follow these steps:

WARNING
Front-facing child restraints can be installed in all 3rd row bench seat positions.
However, front-facing child restraints that
require the use of a top tether strap can be
installed in the center 3rd row position
only. Do not install a child restraint requiring a top tether strap in an outboard position and attempt to angle the tether to the
3rd row center anchor.

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WRS0250
2
s

LRS0458
3
s

LRS0457
4
s

Front Facing — step 4
Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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Front Facing — step 5
Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

LRS0362

Rear Facing (outboard) — step 1

Rear facing
When you install a child restraint on the 3rd row
bench seat, follow these steps:
1
s

Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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LRS0388

Rear Facing (center) — step 1

WRS0383
2
s

WRS0385
3
s

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6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more seat belt webbing out of the retractor,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the belt
is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.
WRS0384
4
s

Rear Facing — step 4
Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.

WRS0386
5
s

Rear Facing — step 5
Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
rear seating position and try again , or try a
different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles.

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WRS0364

LATCH system anchor point locations 2nd
row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

LRS0344

LATCH anchor point labels 2nd row
captain’s chairs (if so equipped)

WRS0416

LATCH system anchor point locations 2nd
row bench seat (if so equipped)

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) SYSTEM

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WARNING
● Attach LATCH system compatible child
restraints only at the locations shown. If
a child restraint is not secured properly,
your child could be seriously injured or
killed in an accident.
● The LATCH system anchors are designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstance are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
LRS0382

LATCH anchor point labels 2nd row bench
seat (if so equipped)
The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) anchor points are located as follows:
● 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped): in
the seat cushions of both captain’s chairs.
● 2nd row bench seat (if so equipped): in the
seat cushions of the 2nd row bench seat
outboard seating positions only. Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center
position using the LATCH anchors.

Some child restraints include two rigid or
webbing-mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating
positions in your vehicle. This system is known as
the LATCH system. This system may also be
referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible
system. With this system, you do not have to use
a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint.
Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor
points that are used with LATCH system compatible child restraints. Check your child restraint for
a label stating that it is compatible with the
LATCH system. This information may also be in
the child restraint owner’s manual. If you have
such a child restraint, refer to the illustration for

the seating positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the
child restraint.
The LATCH system anchors are located at the
rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A
label is attached to the seatback to help you
locate the LATCH system anchors.
LATCH child restraints generally require the use
of a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap child
restraint” later in this section for installation instructions.
When installing a child restraint, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this manual and
those supplied with the child restraint.
When you install a LATCH system compatible
child restraint to the lower anchor attachments,
follow these steps:

WARNING
Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH system anchors, such as seat belt webbing or seat
cushion material. The child restraint will
not be secured properly if the LATCH system anchors are obstructed.

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1. To install the LATCH system compatible
child restraint, insert the child restraint
LATCH system anchor attachments into the
anchor points on the seat. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether, see
“Top tether strap child restraint” later in this
section for installation instructions.
2. After attaching the child restraint and before
placing the child in it, use force to push the
child restraint from side to side and tug it
forward to make sure that the child restraint
is securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm) .
3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.

TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must
be secured to the anchor point provided behind
its position.

WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.

First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt
or the LATCH system (2nd row outboard seat
positions only), as applicable.
For the 2nd row bench seats (if so equipped)
outboard seating positions only, adjust the head
restraint to its highest position and route the top
tether strap between the head restraint and the
top of the seatback. Secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point on the floor directly behind
the seat. The center position of the 2nd row
bench seat is not equipped with a top tether
anchor point.

WARNING
In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used in
the center position. Do not place in an
outboard seating position and attempt to
angle the tether strap to the center
position.

For the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped),
adjust the head restraint to its highest position
and route the top tether strap between the head
restraint and the top of the seatback. Secure the
tether strap to the tether anchor point on the floor
directly behind the seat.
The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is
the seating position that can use a top tether
strap. The center 3rd row seat position does not
have a head restraint. Position the top tether
strap over the top of the seatback and secure it to
the tether anchor bracket as shown later in this
section. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.

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WRS0210

LRS0638

For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Anchor point locations

Label
Flaps are provided in the carpet for easy access
to the anchor points for the 2nd row captain’s
chairs or 2nd row bench seats and are marked
with the label shown.

LRS0340

2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped)
1. Top tether strap
2. Anchor point

Anchor points are located on the floor behind the
outboard seating positions only for the 2nd row
bench seat (if so equipped), on the floor behind
the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) and
on the floor of the cargo area behind the center
seat position on the 3rd row bench seat as
shown.
If you have any questions when installing a
top strap child restraint on the rear seat,
consult your NISSAN dealer for details.

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LRS0361

2nd row bench seat (if so equipped)
1. Top tether strap
2. Anchor point

LRS0639

3rd row bench seat label

LRS0640

3rd row bench seat
1. Top tether strap
2. Anchor point

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● The three-point seat belt in your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic locking
mode retractor which must be used
when installing a child restraint.

WRS0256

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
WARNING
● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front passenger
seat. Supplemental front air bags inflate with great force. A rear-facing
child restraint could be struck by the
supplemental front air bag in a crash
and could seriously injure or kill your
child.

WRS0378

● Failure to use the retractor’s locking
mode will result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The restraint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the child
in a sudden stop or collision. Also, it can
change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See “Front passenger
air bag and status light” later in this
section.

● NISSAN recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat.
However, if you must install a forward
facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, move the passenger seat
to the rearmost position. Also, be sure
the front passenger air bag status light
is illuminated to indicate the passenger
air bag is OFF. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this section for details.
● A child restraint with a top tether strap
should not be used in the front passenger seat.

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The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seat back. If
necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit.
See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in
this section. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the child restraint is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
try another seating position or a different
child restraint.
WRS0379

Front Facing — step 1
If you must install a child restraint in the front seat,
follow these steps:
1
s

Position the child restraint on the front passenger seat. It should be placed in a
front-facing direction only. Move the
seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the
head restraint to its highest position. Always
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Child restraints for infants
must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in
the front seat.

WRS0159
2
s

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WRS0160
3
s

Front Facing — step 3
Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is
fully extended. At this time, the seat belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts to emergency locking mode when the seat belt is
fully retracted.

LRS0457
4
s

Front Facing — step 4
Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull up
on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in
the belt.

WRS0380
5
s

Front Facing — step 5
Before placing the child in the child restraint,
use force to push the child restraint from
side to side, and tug it forward to make sure
that it is securely held in place. It should not
move more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does
move more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again
on the shoulder belt to further tighten the
child restraint. If unable to properly secure
the restraint move the restraint to another
seating position and try again , or try a different child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.

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BOOSTER SEATS
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
8. Turn the ignition to the ON position. The
passenger air bag status light should say
. If this light is not illuminated it
“OFF”
may indicate a malfunction. Move the child
restraint to another seating position.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
After the child restraint is removed and the seat
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode) is canceled.

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER
SEATS
WARNING
● Infants and small children should always be placed in an appropriate child
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
Failure to use a child restraint or
booster seat can result in serious injury
or death.

● A booster seat must only be installed in
a seating position that has a
lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a
three-point type seat belt with a
booster seat can result in a serious injury in sudden stop or collision.
● An improperly installed booster seat
could lead to serious injury or death in
an accident.

● Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
for even the strongest adult to resist the
forces of a severe accident. The child
could be crushed between the adult and
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
same seat belt around both your child
and yourself.
● NISSAN recommends that the booster
seat be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.

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WARNING
● Do not use towels, books, pillows or
other items in place of a booster seat.
Items such as these may move during
normal driving or a collision and result
in serious injury or death. Booster seats
are designed to be used with a
lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are designed to properly route the lap and
shoulder portions of the seat belt over
the strongest portions of a child’s body
to provide the maximum protection during a collision.

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WRS0498

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by
several manufacturers. When selecting any
booster seat, keep the following points in mind:

● Make sure the child’s head will be properly
supported by the booster seat or vehicle
seat. The seat back must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. For example, if a
1 is chosen, the
low back booster seat s
vehicle seat back must be at or above the
center of the child’s ears. If the seat back is
lower than the center of the child’s ears, a
2 should be used.
high back booster seat s

● Choose only a booster seat with a label
certifying that it complies with Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be
sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat
and seat belt system.

● If the booster seat is compatible with your
vehicle, place your child in the booster seat
and check the various adjustments to be
sure the booster seat is compatible with your
child. Always follow all recommended procedures.

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All U.S. states and Canadian provinces or
territories require that infants and small
children be restrained in an approved child
restraint at all times while the vehicle is
being operated.

WARNING
● Improper use of a booster seat can increase the risk or severity of injury for
both the child and other occupants of
the vehicle.
● Follow all of the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and
use. When purchasing a booster seat,
be sure to select one which will fit your
child and vehicle. It may not be possible
to properly install some types of
booster seats in your vehicle.
● If the booster seat and seat belt is not
used properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision or a sudden stop
greatly increases.
● Adjustable seatbacks should be positioned to fit the booster seat, but as
upright as possible.

● After placing the child in the booster
seat and fastening the seat belt, make
sure the shoulder portion of the belt is
away from the child’s face and neck and
the lap portion of the belt does not
cross the abdomen.
● Do not put the shoulder belt behind the
child or under the child’s arm. If you
must install a booster seat in the front
seat, see “Booster seat installation on
front passenger seat” later in this
section.
● When your booster seat is not in use,
keep it secured with a seat belt to prevent it from being thrown around in
case of a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION
Remember that a booster seat left in a
closed vehicle can become very hot.
Check the seating surface and buckles
before placing your child in the booster
seat.

WRS0498

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON
2ND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
Do not use a lap/shoulder belt automatic
locking mode when using a booster seat
with the seat belts. When you install a
booster seat in the rear seat follow these
steps:
1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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2. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to
obtain the correct booster seat fit. See
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the booster seat is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.
3. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low
and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing.
4. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt
toward the retractor to take up extra slack.
Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the top, middle portion of the child’s
shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
belt routing.
5. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in the “Three-point seat belt with
retractor” earlier in this section.

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(Outboard position)

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
POSITIONS (if so equipped)

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(Center position)
1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION
Do not use a lap/shoulder belt automatic
locking mode when using a booster seat
with the seat belts. When you install a
booster seat in the rear seat follow these
steps:

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(Outboard position)

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON
3RD ROW BENCH SEAT
POSITIONS

WRS0500

(Center position)
1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION
Do not use a lap/shoulder belt automatic
locking mode when using a booster seat
with the seat belts. When you install a
booster seat in the rear seat follow these
steps:

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2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only
place it in a front facing direction. Always
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions.

LRS0454

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
WARNING
NISSAN recommends that child restraints
be installed in the rear seat. However, if
you must install a booster seat in the front
passenger seat, move the passenger’s
seat to the rearmost position.
If you must install a booster seat in the front seat,
follow these steps:
1. Move the seat to the rear-most position.

3. The booster seat should be positioned on
the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to
obtain the correct booster seat fit. See
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed,
store it in a secure place. Be sure to install
the head restraint when the booster seat is
removed. If the seating position does not
have an adjustable head restraint and it is
interfering with the proper booster seat fit,
try another seating position or a different
booster seat.
4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low
and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to
follow the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the belt routing.
5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt
toward the retractor to take up extra slack.
Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned
across the top, middle portion of the child’s
shoulder. Be sure to follow the booster seat
manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the
belt routing.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instructions for properly fastening a seat belt
shown in the “Three-point seat belt with
retractor” earlier in this section.

PRECAUTIONS ON
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

7. When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the passenger air bag status light may
or may not be illuminated, depending on the
size of the child and the type of booster seat
being used. See “NISSAN advanced air bag
system” later in this section.

This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains important information concerning
the driver and passenger supplemental front air
bags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System),
supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact
and rollover air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.
Supplemental front impact air bag system:
The NISSAN advanced air bag system can help
cushion the impact force to the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in certain frontal
collisions.
Supplemental side-impact air bag system
(if so equipped): This system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest area of the driver
and front passenger in certain side impact collisions. The supplemental side air bag is designed
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

In a rollover both curtain air bags are designed to
inflate and remain inflated for a short time.
These supplemental restraint systems are designed to supplement the crash protection provided by the seat belts and are not a substitute
for them. Seat belts should always be correctly
worn and the occupant seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel, instrument
panel and door finishers. See “Seat belts” earlier
in this section for instructions and precautions on
seat belt usage.
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

Supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover air bag system: This system can help
cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions
in certain side impact or rollover collisions. In a
side impact, the curtain air bags are designed to
inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted.

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the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts.
● The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
advanced air bag system monitors the
severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags. Failure to
properly wear seat belts can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an
accident.
WRS0031

WARNING
● The supplemental front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a
side impact, rear impact, rollover, or
lower severity frontal collision. Also,
the front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status
light is lit or if the front passenger’s seat
is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air
bag and status light” later in this section. Always wear your seat belts to
help reduce the risk or severity of injury
in various kinds of accidents.

● The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in
the seat. The front air bags inflate with
great force. Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, if you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the supplemental
front air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back against

● The front passenger seat is equipped
with an occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) that turns the front
passenger air bag OFF under some
conditions. This sensor is only used in
this seat. Failure to be properly seated
and wearing the seat belt can increase
the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Front Passenger air bag and
status light” later in this section
● Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the
supplemental front air bag inflates.

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ARS1133

ARS1041

WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.

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ARS1043

WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front air
bags, side air bags or curtain sideimpact and rollover air bags inflate if
they are not properly restrained. Preteens and children should be properly
restrained in the rear seat, if possible.

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ARS1044

ARS1045

WRS0431

WRS0256

WARNING
● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air
Bag System, never install a rear-facing
child restraint in the front seat. An inflating supplemental front air bag could
seriously injure or kill your child. See
“Child restraints” earlier in this section
for details.

Do not lean against the door.

WARNING
Supplemental side air bag (if so equipped)
and curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag:
● The supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag
ordinarily will not inflate in the event of
a frontal impact, rear impact, or lower
severity side collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.

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WARNING

WRS0365

Do not lean against doors or windows.

SSS0162

Do not lean against doors or windows.

● The seat belts, the supplemental side
air bags and curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags are most effective
when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and
curtain air bag inflate with great force.
Do not allow anyone to place their
hand, leg or face near the side air bag
on the side of the seatback of the front
seat or near the side roof rails. Do not
allow anyone sitting in the front seats or
rear outboard seats to extend their
hand out of the window or lean against
the door. Some examples of dangerous
riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations.

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SSS0159

WARNING
● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do
not hold onto the seatback of the front
seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may
be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be
properly restrained. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
● Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
supplemental side air bag inflation.

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SRS curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag modules
2. SRS curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag
3. Diagnosis sensor unit
4. Supplemental front air bag modules
5. Crash zone sensor
6. Occupant classification system control
unit
7. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor)
8. Seat belt buckle switches
9. Pre-tensioner retractor
10. Satellite sensors
11. Supplemental side air bag modules
(if so equipped)

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats)
This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN advanced air bag system for the driver and front
passenger seats. This system is designed to
meet certification requirements under U.S. regulations. It is also permitted in Canada. However,
all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed.
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The driver supplemental front air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel. The passenger
supplemental front air bag is mounted in the
dashboard above the glove box. The supplemental front air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are
similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact.
They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental front air bag
system operation.
The NISSAN advanced air bag system has dual
stage inflators. It also monitors information from
the crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit,
seat belt buckle sensors, occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor) and passenger seat
belt tension sensor. Inflator operation is based on
the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for
the driver. For the front passenger, it additionally
monitors the weight of an occupant or object on
the seat and seat belt tension. Based on information from the sensors, only one front air bag may
inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity
and whether the front occupants are belted or
unbelted. Additionally, the front passenger air
bag may be automatically turned OFF under
some conditions, depending on the weight detected on the passenger seat and how the seat
belt is used. If the front passenger air bag is OFF,

the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated (if the seat is unoccupied, the light will not
be illuminated, but the air bag will be off). See
“Front passenger air bag and status light” later in
this section for further details. One front air bag
inflating does not indicate improper performance
of the system.
If you have any questions about your air bag
system, please contact NISSAN or your NISSAN
dealer. If you are considering modification of your
vehicle due to a disability, you may also contact
NISSAN. Contact information is contained in the
front of this Owner’s Manual.
When a supplemental front air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Those with a history of a breathing condition
should get fresh air promptly.

Even with NISSAN advanced air bags, seat belts
should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away
from the steering wheel or instrument panel. The
supplemental front air bags inflate quickly in order
to help protect the front occupants. Because of
this, the force of the front air bag inflating can
increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too
close to, or is against, the front air bag module
during inflation.
The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the face and chest of the front occupants. They
can help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, an inflating front air bag may cause
facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags
do not provide restraint to the lower body.

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Status light
is
The front passenger air bag status light
located under the climate controls. The light operates as follows:
is
● Unoccupied passenger’s seat: The
OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF
and will not inflate in a crash.
● Passenger’s seat occupied by a small adult,
child or child restraint as outlined in this
illuminates to indicate
section: The
that the front passenger air bag is OFF and
will not inflate in a crash.
LRS0316

Front passenger air bag and status light

WARNING
The front passenger air bag is designed to
automatically turn OFF under some conditions. Read this section carefully to
learn how it operates. Proper use of the
seat, seat belt and child restraints is necessary for most effective protection. Failure to follow all instructions in this
manual concerning the use of seats, seat
belts and child restraints can increase the
risk or severity of injury in an accident.

● Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this
is OFF to indicate
section: The light
that the front passenger air bag is operational.
Front passenger air bag
The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF when the vehicle is operated
under some conditions as described below in
accordance with U.S. regulations. If the front
passenger air bag is OFF, it will not inflate in a
crash. The driver air bag and other air bags in your
vehicle are not part of this system.
The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce
the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag

to certain front passenger seat occupants, such
as children, by requiring the air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Certain sensors are used
to meet the requirements.
One sensor used is the occupant classification
sensor (pressure sensor). It is in the bottom of the
front passenger seat cushion and is designed to
detect an occupant and objects on the seat by
weight. It works together with seat belt sensors
described later. For example, if a child is in the
front passenger seat, the advanced air bag system is designed to turn the passenger air bag
OFF in accordance with the regulations. Also, if a
child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat, its weight and the child’s
weight can be detected and cause the air bag to
turn OFF. Occupant classification sensor operation can vary depending on the front passenger
seat belt sensors.
The front passenger seat belt sensors are designed to detect if the seat belt is buckled and the
amount of tension on the seat belt, such as when
it is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode). Based on the weight on the seat detected
by the occupant classification sensor and the belt
tension detected on the seat belt, the advanced
air bag system determines whether the front passenger air bag should be automatically turned
OFF as required by the regulations.

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Front passenger seat adult occupants who are
properly seated and using the seat belt as outlined in this manual should not cause the passenger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. For
small adults it may be turned OFF; however if the
occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cushion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting
on an edge of the seat, or by otherwise being out
of position), this could cause the sensor to turn
the air bag OFF. In addition, if the occupant
improperly uses the seat belt in the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode), this could
cause the air bag to be turned OFF. Always be
sure to be seated and wearing the seat belt
properly for the most effective protection by the
seat belt and supplemental air bag.
NISSAN recommends that pre-teens and children be properly restrained in a rear seat.
NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child
restraints and booster seats be properly installed
in a rear seat. If this is not possible, the occupant
classification sensor and seat belt sensors are
designed to operate as described above to turn
the front passenger air bag OFF for specified
child restraints as required by the regulations.
Failing to properly secure child restraints and to
use the automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode) may allow the restraint to tip or move in an
accident or sudden stop. This can also result in
the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead

of being OFF. See “Child restraints” earlier in this
section for proper use and installation.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied the
passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a
crash. However, heavy objects placed on the
seat could result in air bag inflation, because of
the object’s weight detected by the occupant
classification sensor. Other conditions could also
result in air bag inflation, such as if a child is
standing on the seat, or if two children are on the
seat, contrary to the instructions in this manual.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants
are seated and restrained properly.

restraint or seat belt is not being used properly. In
rare cases, the passenger air bag status light will
not illuminate even though the air bag is OFF.
If such situations happen, properly position and
restrain the occupant or child restraint. Otherwise reposition the occupant or child restraint in
a rear seat. If you have any questions about
whether your passenger air bag is working as
designed, your dealer can use a special tool to
confirm that it is working properly.

Using the passenger air bag status light, you can
monitor when the front passenger air bag is automatically turned OFF with the seat occupied.
The light will not illuminate when the front passenger seat is unoccupied.

The air bag system and passenger air bag status
light will take a few seconds to register a change
in the passenger seat status. For example, if a
large adult who is sitting in the front passenger
seat exits the vehicle, the passenger air bag
status light will go from OFF to ON for a few
seconds and then to OFF. This is normal system
operation and does not indicate a malfunction.

If an adult occupant is in the seat and the passenger air bag status light is illuminated (indicating that the air bag is OFF), it could be that the
person is a small adult, or is not sitting on the seat
properly or not using the seat belt properly.

If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air
bag system, the supplemental air bag warning
, located in the meter and gauges area
light
in the center of the instrument panel, will blink.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

If a child restraint must be used in the front seat,
the passenger air bag status light may or may not
be illuminated, depending on the size of the child
and the type of child restraint being used. If the
status light is not lit (indicating that the air bag
might inflate in a crash), it could be that the child

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Other supplemental front air bag precautions

WARNING
● Do not place any objects on the steering wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steering
wheel or instrument panel. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental front air bag inflates.
● Immediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may severely burn yourself.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the supplemental air bag system. This is
to prevent accidental inflation of the
supplemental air bag or damage to the
supplemental air bag system.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or front end structure.
This could affect proper operation of
the supplemental front air bag system.

● Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel and the
instrument panel assembly by placing
material over the steering wheel pad
and above the instrument panel or by
installing additional trim material
around the air bag system.
● Modifying or tampering with the front
passenger seat may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing material on the seat cushion or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are not specifically designed to assure proper air bag
operation. Additionally, do not stow any
objects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback. Such
objects may interfere with the proper
operation of the occupant classification system (pressure sensor).

● Work on and around the supplemental
front air bag system should be done by
a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a
NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wiring should not
be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on
the air bag system.
● A cracked windshield should be replaced immediately by a qualified repair facility. A cracked windshield could
affect the function of the supplemental
air bag system.
● The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow
and
orange
for
easy
identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental front air
bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.

● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the seat belt system. This may affect the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the seat belt system
may result in serious personal injury.

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signed to inflate in higher severity side collisions,
although they may inflate if the forces in another
type of collision are similar to those of a higher
severity side impact. They are designed to inflate
on the side where the vehicle is impacted. They
may not inflate in certain side collisions.
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are also
designed to inflate in certain types of rollover
collisions or near rollovers.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental side air bag
and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag operation.
WRS0381

Supplemental side-impact air bag (if
so equipped) and curtain side-impact
and rollover air bags system
The supplemental side-impact air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front
seats. The supplemental curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags are located in the side roof rails
in all 3 rows. These systems are designed to meet
voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of
injury to out-of-position occupants. However,
all of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual still apply and must be
followed. The supplemental side air bags and
curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are de-

When the supplemental side air bag and curtain
air bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental side air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the chest of the front occupants. Curtain sideimpact and rollover air bags help to cushion the
impact force to the head of occupants in the front
and rear outboard seating positions in all rows.
They can help save lives and reduce serious
injuries. However, an inflating side air bag, or
curtain air bag may cause abrasions or other

injuries. Supplemental side air bags and curtain
side-impact and rollover air bags do not provide
restraint to the lower body.
The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the supplemental side air
bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as
far away as practical from the door finishers and
side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain air
bag inflate quickly in order to help protect the
occupants. Because of this, the force of the side
air bag and curtain air bag inflating can increase
the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to, or
is against, these air bag modules during inflation.
The side air bag will deflate quickly after the
collision is over.
The curtain side-impact and rollover air bag will
remain inflated for a short time.
The supplemental side air bags and curtain
side-impact and rollover air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START positions.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.

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WARNING
● Do not place any objects near the seatback of the front seats. Also, do not
place any objects (an umbrella, bag,
etc.) between the front door finisher
and the front seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if the supplemental side air
bag inflates.
● Right after inflation, several side air bag
and curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag system components will be hot. Do
not touch them; you may severely burn
yourself.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the side air bag and curtain air bag
system. This is to prevent accidental
inflation of the side air bag and curtain
air bag or damage to the side air bag
and curtain air bag system.
● Do not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, suspension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental curtain air bag system.

● Tampering with the supplemental side
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing material near the seatbacks or by installing
additional trim material, such as seat
covers, around the side air bag.
● Work around and on the curtain air bag
system should be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN
dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses*
should not be modified or disconnected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the side air bag or curtain air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness or connectors are
yellow or orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental side air
bag and curtain air bag system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner’s
Manual.

Pre-tensioner seat belt system (Front
seats)
WARNING
● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be
reused after activation. It must be replaced together with the retractor and
buckle as a unit.
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is
not activated, be sure to have the pretensioner system checked and, if necessary, replaced by your NISSAN
dealer.
● No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This
is to prevent accidental activation of
the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage
to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation.
Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat
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● Work around and on the pre-tensioner
system should be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pre-tensioner seat
belt system.
● If you need to dispose of the pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
activates in conjunction with the front supplemental air bag systems. Working with the seat
belt retractor, it helps tighten the seat belt when
the vehicle becomes involved in certain types of
collisions, helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
conventional seat belts.

When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
After the pre-tensioner seat belts have activated,
load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing (if necessary) to reduce forces against the
chest.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning
will not come on, will flash intermitlight
tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on
after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or
START position. In this case, the pre-tensioner
seat belt may not function properly. They must be
checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
nearest NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt
system and guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner’s Manual.

LRS0397

1. SRS Air bag warning labels
The warning labels are located on the surface of the sun visor.
2. SRS Side air bag warning label (if so
equipped)
The warning label is located on the side of
the passenger’s side center pillar.

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front air
bags and supplemental side-impact and rollover
air bag systems are placed in the vehicle as
shown in the illustration.

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When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag, curtain air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt
systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
LRS0100

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
in the instrument panel, monidisplaying
tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side-impact air bag and curtain
side-impact and rollover air bag and pretensioner seat belt systems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air bag warning light
are the diagnosis sensor unit, crash zone sensor,
satellite sensors, rollover sensor, front air bag
modules, side air bag modules, curtain air bag
modules, pre-tensioner seat belts and all related
wiring.

● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the supplemental front
air bag, supplemental side air bags and curtain air
bag or pre-tensioner seat belt systems may not
operate properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN
dealer.

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag,
curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner seat belt systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.

Repair and replacement procedure
The supplemental front air bags, supplemental
side air bags, curtain air bags and pre-tensioner
seat belts are designed to inflate on a one-timeonly basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged,
the supplemental air bag warning light remains
illuminated after inflation has occurred. Repair
and replacement of these supplemental air bag
systems should be done only by a NISSAN
dealer.
When maintenance work is required on the vehicle, the supplemental front air bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain air bags, pretensioner seat belts and related parts should be
pointed out to the person performing the maintenance. The ignition key should always be in the
LOCK position when working under the hood or
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WARNING
● Once a supplemental front air bag,
supplemental side air bag or curtain air
bag has inflated, the air bag module will
not function again and must be replaced. Additionally, if any of the
supplemental front air bags inflate, the
activated pre-tensioner seat belts must
also be replaced. The air bag module
and pre-tensioner seat belt system
should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer.
The air bag module and pre-tensioner
seat belt system cannot be repaired.
● The supplemental front air bag, side air
bag and curtain air bag systems, and
the pre-tensioner seat belt system
should be inspected by a NISSAN
dealer if there is any damage to the
front end or side portion of the vehicle.
● If you need to dispose of the supplemental air bag, pre-tensioner seat belt
system or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental
air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt system disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.

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2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Compass and outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Compass display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . 2-12
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch. . . . . 2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-26
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Heated seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Rear sonar system off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Tow mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Instrument panel storage trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

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Overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
2nd row center console (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Cargo area storage bin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Luggage hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Power vent windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Manual vent windows (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Sunroof (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Automatic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Console light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
HomeLinkT universal transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Programming HomeLinkT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52
Programming HomeLinkT for Canadian
customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Operating the HomeLinkT universal
transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Programming trouble-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Clearing the programmed information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button . . . . . . 2-54
If your vehicle is stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-54

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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METERS AND GAUGES
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18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

LIC0540

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Warning/indicator lights
Tachometer
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Engine oil pressure gauge

7.
8.
9.

Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge (if so equipped)
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
Voltmeter

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Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed
when the ignition key is in the ON position.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips.

LIC0541

1.
2.
3.

Speedometer
Odometer/twin trip display
Change button

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

LIC0542

Changing the display:
Pushing the change button changes the display
as follows:
Trip

→ Trip

→ Odometer only

Speedometer

Resetting the trip odometer:

The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h).

Pushing the change button for more than 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
Elapsed time, driving distance and average
speed information is also available for vehicles
with navigation system (if so equipped). Refer to
“Control panel buttons” in the “Display screen,
heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section later in this manual.

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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section for immediate
action required.
LIC0543

TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into
1 .
the red zone s

CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.

LIC0544

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the
1 when the gauge needle points
normal range s
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.

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indicates that the fuel-filler door is
The
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel,
malfunction indicator light
the
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
light should turn off. If the
the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
LIC0545

FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.

● For additional information, see “Malfunction indicator light (MIL)” later in
this section.

LIC0546

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication system oil pressure while the engine is running.
When the engine speed is high, the engine oil
pressure is also high. When it is low, the gauge
indicates the low oil pressure.

The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition key is turned to OFF.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers E (Empty).

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CAUTION
● This gauge is not designed to indicate
low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)
● If the gauge needle does not move with
the proper amount of engine oil, have
the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Continued vehicle operation in
such a condition could cause serious
damage to the engine.
LIC0547

VOLTMETER
When the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the voltmeter indicates the battery voltage.
When the engine is running, it indicates the generator voltage.
While cranking the engine, the volts drop below
the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal
1 while the engine is
range (11 – 15 volts) s
running, it may indicate that the charging system
is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.

LIC0548

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE (if so
equipped)
This gauge indicates the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. The automatic transmission fluid temperature is in the normal range
1 when the gauge needle points within the zone
s
shown in the illustration.

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COMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
CAUTION
● This gauge is not designed to indicate
low automatic transmission fluid level.
Use the dipstick to check the fluid level.
(See “5-speed automatic transmission
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-ityourself” section.)
● If the gauge indicates automatic transmission fluid temperature over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. Have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the transmission.

This unit has the following functions:
● Measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates heading direction of vehicle
● Indicates outside air temperature
● Indicates possible frozen road conditions
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the mode button as described in the chart below
to activate various features of the compass and
outside temperature display.
Push and hold
the mode button
for about:

Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 second to change settings)

1 second

Compass display toggles: °F → °C
→ OFF → °F

5 seconds

Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings

10 seconds

Compass enters calibration mode

LIC0659

Type A

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
1 when the ignition key is
Push the mode button s
in the ON position to change the display as
follows: °F → °C → OFF → °F.

● If the outside temperature drops below 37°F
(3°C), the display indicates ICE. The display
will continue to indicate ICE until the temperature reaches 41°F (5°C).
● When the outside temperature is between
130°F (55°C) and 158°F (70°C), the display
shows 130°F (55°C).

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ture or the temperature displayed on various
signs or billboards.
● Temperature display will not increase unless
the vehicle is moving faster than 12 mph (20
km/h).
● If the ignition has been off for less than 2
hours and the outside temperature is greater
than the last detected temperature, the display will show the last detected temperature
when the ignition is turned on.

COMPASS DISPLAY
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Type B
● When the outside temperature is between
-22°F (-30°C) and -40°F (-40°C), the display shows -22°F (-30°C).
● When the outside temperature is lower than
-40°F (-40°C) or higher than 158°F (70°C),
the display shows only — — — though it is
operating. This is not a malfunction.
● The outside temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be
affected by road or engine heat, wind direction and other driving conditions. The display
may differ from the actual outside tempera-

1 when the ignition key is
Push the mode button s
in the ON position to turn on the compass dis2 indicates direction.
play. The arrow s

N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the compass display flashes, calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle one and a half circles
at a maximum speed of 6 MPH (10 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The compass will be calibrated once it has tracked one
and a half circles.

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Zone variation change procedure
The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some
areas, this difference can sometimes be great
enough to cause false compass readings. Follow
these instructions to set the variance for your
particular location if this happens:
1. With the display turned on, press and hold
the mode button for about 5 seconds. The
current zone number will appear in the display. Release the button.
2. Find your current location on the zone map.
Refer to the illustration.
3. Press the mode button repeatedly to toggle
through the zone numbers until the desired
number shows in the display. The display
should return to the normal compass mode
within a few seconds of no button activity.
4. If the vehicle changes zones, repeat steps 1
through 3.
Inaccurate compass direction
The compass display is equipped with automatic
correction function. If the correct direction is not
shown, follow this procedure.

WIC0355

1. With the display turned on, press and hold
the mode button for about 10 seconds. The
compass display will begin to flash.

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2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle
one and a half circles at a maximum speed of
6 MPH (10 km/h).
3. After completing the circles, the display
should return to normal.
● If the compass deviates from the correct
indication soon after repeated adjustment,
have the compass checked at an authorized
dealer.
● The compass may not indicate the correct
compass point in tunnels or while driving up
or down a steep hill. (The compass returns
to the correct compass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)
● If a magnet is located in or near the overhead
console in the front of the vehicle or the
vehicle is driven where the terrestrial magnetism is disturbed, the compass display
may not indicate the correct direction.

CAUTION
Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
or

Anti-lock brake warning light

Low fuel warning light

Front passenger air bag status light

Low tire pressure warning light

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Automatic transmission park warning light
model)
(

Low windshield washer fluid warning light

Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

Seat belt warning light and chime

Security indicator light

Charge warning light

Supplemental air bag warning light

Slip indicator light

Check suspension warning light (if so
equipped)

Automatic transmission position indicator light

Transfer 4LO position indicator light
model)
(

Door open warning light

Cruise main switch indicator light

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light

Cruise set switch indicator light

Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light

4WD warning light (

4WD shift indicator light (

Automatic transmission check warning light

Brake warning light

model)

CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,

model)

The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
or

If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.

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WARNING LIGHTS
or

Anti-lock brake
warning light

Automatic transmission park
model)
warning light (
WARNING

If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.

● If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that
the automatic transmission P (Park) position will not function and the transfer
case is in neutral.

If an abnormality occurs in the system, the antilock function ceases, but the regular braking
system continues to operate.

● 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, AUTO,
4H or 4LO could result in the vehicle
moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage.

If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.

Automatic transmission check
warning light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, 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 by a NISSAN dealer.

● The warning light may come on when
the ignition switch is ON and the automatic transmission lever is shifted to
the P position while shifting the transfer case between 4H and 4LO. Shift the
4WD shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO, 4H,
or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP
warning light when the warning light
comes on. (Before shifting the 4WD
switch into the 4LO position or out of
4LO in the 4H position, move the automatic transmission selector lever into
the N position. Shift the selector lever

into the P position and make sure that
the 4WD shift indicator light is ON and
the ATP warning light is OFF.)
This light indicates that the automatic transmission parking function is not engaged. If the transfer control is not secured in any drive position
while the automatic transmission selector lever is
in the P (Park) position, the transmission will
disengage and the drive wheels will not lock.

Brake warning light

This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light
comes on while the engine is running with the
parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and
perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
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2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING
● Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driving could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.

Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not functioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN
dealer immediately.

CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.

Check suspension warning
light (if so equipped)
This light may indicate a malfunction in the autoleveling suspension.
For additional information, refer to “Jacking up
vehicle and removing the damaged tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this manual.

Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition key is in the ON
position.

Engine oil pressure
low/Engine coolant
temperature high warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure or high
engine coolant temperature.
If the light flickers or comes on during normal
driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the
engine and allow it to cool. If the light remains on
after checking the oil and coolant, stop the en-

gine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or
other authorized repair shop.
This light is not designed to indicate a low
oil or low coolant level. Check the oil level
with the dipstick and check the coolant level on
the reservoir. See “Engine oil” and “Checking
engine coolant level” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.

CAUTION
● Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not covered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
● If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section for immediate action required.

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4WD warning light
model)
(
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly,
the warning light will either remain illuminated or
blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting
and driving” section.

CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on or blinks
during operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. If the 4WD
warning light turns on when you are
driving on dry hard surface roads:
– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the
4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,
move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
and shift the 4WD shift switch to
2WD.

● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.

Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty). There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty).

Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is turned ON, this light
comes on for about 1 second and turns off.

Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the warning light will illuminate. If you select
the tire pressure information in the display (if so
equipped), the FLAT TIRE warning message will
be displayed. The tire pressure for each tire will
also be displayed.
When the low tire pressure warning light illuminates, you should stop and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label
to turn the light OFF.
For additional information, see “Low tire pressure
warning system” in the “Starting and driving”
section and “Low tire pressure warning system”
in the “In case of emergency” section.
Tire pressure monitor system malfunction:
If the tire pressure monitor system is not functioning properly, the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute when the
ignition switch is turned on. The light will remain
on after the 1 minute. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see “Low tire pressure
warning system” in the “Starting and driving”
section.

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WARNING
● If the light does not come on with the
key switch turned ON, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
● If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury. Check
the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light OFF.
If the light still comes on while driving
after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as
possible.

CAUTION
● The low tire pressure warning system is
not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to check the tire
pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 20 MPH (32 km/h), the low
tire pressure warning system may not
operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the 4 wheels correctly.

Low windshield washer fluid
warning light
This light comes on when the windshield washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield washer fluid
as necessary. See “Window washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.

Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition key is turned to the ON or START position
and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt
is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied (if
so equipped). For 5 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the system does not
activate the warning light for the front passenger.
Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.

Supplemental air bag warning
light
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
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rollover air bags, and pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing and your vehicle must be
taken to a NISSAN dealer:
● The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pretensioner seat belts may not function properly.
For additional details see “Supplemental restraint
system” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual.

WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag,
curtain side-impact and rollover air bag
systems (if so equipped) and/or pretensioner seat belt systems will not operate in an accident. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.

INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission
position indicator light
When the ignition key is turned to the ON position, this indicator light shows the automatic
transmission selector lever position. See “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

Cruise main switch indicator
light
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.

Cruise set switch indicator
light
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.

4WD shift indicator light
model)
(
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indicator light will illuminate the position selected by
the 4WD shift switch.
The 4WD shift indicator light may blink
while shifting from one drive mode to the
other.

Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light (
)
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger seat
is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
see “Front passenger air bag and status light” in
the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual.

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.

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The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.

Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, or if
the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel filler cap is installed and closed tightly,
and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
light should
After a few driving trips, the
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20
seconds 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. See “Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
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● Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel filler cap. If
the fuel filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
light should turn off after
vehicle. The
light does not
a few driving trips. If the
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
● Malfunction indicator light blinking — An engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking
and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected
by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.

CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission control system.

Security indicator light
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
For additional information, see “Security systems” later in this section.

Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the traction
control system is limiting wheel spin. Slippery
road conditions may exist if the slip indicator
blinks on. If this happens, adjust your driving
accordingly.
The slip indicator light also comes on when you
turn the ignition key to the ON position. The light
will turn off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational. If the light does not come on or does
not go off, have the traction control system
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Transfer 4LO position
model)
indicator light (

Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights

The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.

The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.

This light comes on when the 4WD shift switch is
set in the 4LO position with the ignition key in the
ON position.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.

If the 4WD shift switch is set in the 4LO position
and the light blinks, stop the vehicle, drive slowly
forward and the light will turn on.
When you shift between 4H and 4LO, stop the
vehicle, move the automatic transmission selector lever to the N (Neutral) position, then depress
and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H.
The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.
You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you have first
stopped the vehicle and moved the automatic
transmission shift selector lever to N (Neutral).
Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator
light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch
to 4LO.
The indicator light may blink while shifting
from one drive mode to the other.

Vehicle dynamic control off
indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the vehicle
dynamic control off switch is pushed to OFF, the
transfer case is in the 4LO position (
model), or when the vehicle dynamic control system is not functioning properly. This indicates the
vehicle dynamic control system is not operating.
Push the vehicle dynamic control off switch again
or restart the engine and the system will operate
normally. See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
The vehicle dynamic control light also comes on
when you turn the ignition key to the ON position.
The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the SLIP indicator light
while you are driving, have the vehicle dynamic
control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

While the vehicle dynamic control system is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the
system working when starting the vehicle or accelerating, but this is normal.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The front disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a front brake pad requires replacement, it makes a high pitched scraping
sound when the vehicle is in motion, whether or
not the brake pedal is depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.

Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is opened
while the key is left in the ignition switch. Remove
the key and take it with you when leaving the
vehicle.

Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, a
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened if
the headlights or parking lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before leaving the vehicle.

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SECURITY SYSTEMS

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Your vehicle has two types of security systems:
● Vehicle security system
● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors
when the system is armed. It is not, however, a
motion detection type system that activates when
a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a

brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition,
and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be
aware of your surroundings, and park in secure,
well-lit areas whenever possible.

button is pushed with
● When the
all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.

Many devices offering additional protection, such
as component locks, identification markers, and
tracking systems, are available at auto supply
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be eligible
for discounts for various theft protection features.

The horn may or may not beep. Refer to
“Silencing the horn beep feature” (vehicles
without navigation system) in the “Predriving checks and adjustments” section or
“Vehicle electronic systems” (vehicles with
navigation system) in the “Display screen,
heater, air conditioner and audio systems”
section.

How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows. (The system can be
armed even if the windows are open.)
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors
can be locked with the key, power door lock
switch or with the keyfob.
Keyfob operation:
button on the keyfob.
● Push the
All doors lock. The hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once to indicate
all doors are locked.

indicator light comes
4. Confirm that the
light stays on for about 30
on. The
seconds. The vehicle security system is now
pre-armed. After about 30 seconds the vehicle security system automatically shifts
light begins
into the armed phase. The
to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the
30-second pre-arm time period, the door is
unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the
ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the
system will not arm.
● If the key is turned slowly when locking
the door, the system may not arm. Furthermore, if the key is turned beyond
the vertical position toward the unlock
position to remove the key, the system
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moved. If the indicator light fails to
glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door
once and lock it again.
● Even when the driver and/or passengers are in the vehicle, the system will
arm with all doors closed and locked
with the ignition key in the OFF position.

Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the following
alarm:
● The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
● The alarm automatically turns off after approximately 50 seconds. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by unlocking
a door with the key, or by pressing the
button on the keyfob.
The alarm is activated by:
● opening a door without using the key or
keyfob (even if the door is unlocked by using
the inside lock knob or the power door lock
switch).

How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with the
button on the keykey, or by pressing the
fob.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of a
registered key.
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring), restart the engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position, and wait approximately 10 seconds.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN recommends placing the registered key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.
Statement related to Section 15 of FCC
Rules for NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (CONT ASSY — IMMOBILIZER, ANT
ASSY — IMMOBILIZER)
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper function for vehicles with navigation system.
Refer to “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
2
s
3
s

Low — continuous low speed operation
High — continuous high speed operation

4 to have one sweep operaPush the lever up s
tion of the wiper.
LIC0474

WIC0843

Security indicator light

SWITCH OPERATION

The security indicator light blinks whenever the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position. This function indicates the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is operational.

The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.

If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is malfunctioning, the light will remain on while the
ignition key is in the ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the engine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have when visiting
your NISSAN dealer for service.

Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1
s

Intermittent — intermittent operation can be
A
adjusted by turning the knob toward s
B (Faster). Also, the intermit(Slower) or s
tent operation speed varies in accordance
with the vehicle speed. (For example, when
the vehicle speed is high, the intermittent
operation speed will be faster.)

5 to operate the
Pull the lever toward you s
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.

WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.

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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
CAUTION

WARNING

● Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.

In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the window and obscure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.

● Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reservoir tank.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recommended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.

CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reservoir tank is empty.
WIC0844

The rear window wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1
s

Intermittent – intermittent operation (not adjustable)

2
s

On – continuous low speed operation

3 to operate the
Push the switch forward s
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.

● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reservoir tank.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recommended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

LIC0560

LIC0782

To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors:
Start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch. The rear window defroster indicator light on the display screen comes on. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.

CAUTION

Type A

LIC0687

Type B

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1
s

When turning the switch to the
position, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.

2
s

When turning the switch to the
position, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.

CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.

When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or damage the rear window defroster.

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NOTE:
Autolight activation sensitivity and the
time delay for autolight shutoff is adjustable for vehicles with navigation system.
See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
To turn on the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO posi1 .
tion s
2. Turn the ignition key to ON.
LIC0561

Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically. The
autolight system can:
● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,
license plate and instrument panel lights automatically when it is dark.

3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
Initially, if the ignition switch is turned OFF and a
door is opened and left open, the headlights
remain ON for 5 minutes. If another door is
opened during the 5 minutes, then the 5 minute
timer is reset.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
, or
position.
the OFF,

LIC0836

Be sure you do not put anything on top of
1 located in the top
the autolight sensor s
side of the instrument panel. The autolight
sensor controls the autolight; if it is covered, the autolight sensor reacts as if it is
dark out and the headlights will illuminate.
If this occurs while parked with the engine
off and the key in the ON position, your
vehicle’s battery could become discharged.

● Turn off all the lights when it is light.
● Keep all the lights on for 45 seconds after
you turn the key to OFF and all doors are
closed.

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After the headlights automatically turn off with the
or
position,
headlight switch in the
the headlights will illuminate again for 5 minutes if
the headlight switch is moved to the OFF position
or
position.
and then turned to the

CAUTION

WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.

Even though the battery saver feature automatically turns off the headlights after a
period of time, you should turn the headlight switch to the OFF position when the
engine is not running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
LIC0562

Headlight beam select
1
s

To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
light illuminates.
and the

2
s
3
s

Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.

Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the
or
posiheadlight switch is in the
tion, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
position. Turn the
OFF position or in the
position for full
headlight switch to the
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime running lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.

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LIC0392

LIC0563

LIC0564

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

The instrument brightness control operates when
the
headlight
control
switch
is
in
,
or AUTO position (with autothe
lights activated).

Turn signal
1
s

To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch
position, then turn the fog light
to the
position.
switch to the

Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instrument panel lights when driving at night.

Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.

Lane change signal
2
s

To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.

To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in
the AUTO position, the headlights must be on, then
position.
turn the fog light switch to the
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light switch
to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate. The fog
lights automatically turn off when the high beam
headlights are selected.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH

HORN
● Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.

LIC0394

LIC0604

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.

WARNING
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the vehicle well off the road.
● Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.

WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tampering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.

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HEATED SEAT (if so equipped)

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
CAUTION
● Do not use the seat heater for extended
periods or when no one is using the
seat.
● Do not put anything on the seat which
insulates heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the
heater.
LIC0690

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if
so equipped).
1. Start the engine.
(low) or
(high) posi2. Push the
tion of the switch, as desired, depending on
the temperature. The indicator light in the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave
the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.

● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a
dry cloth.
● When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any similar materials.
● If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the
switch off and have the system checked
by your NISSAN dealer.
● The battery could run down if the seat
heater is operated while the engine is
not running.

WIC0534

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
indicator will come on.
switch. The
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.

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REAR SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH

TOW MODE SWITCH
The rear sonar system can be disabled by pushing the OFF switch. When the system is disabled,
the indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
Push the switch again to enable the system. The
indicator light will go off.
The system will automatically reset the next time
the ignition switch is turned on.
See “Rear sonar system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.

LIC0471

WARNING
The rear sonar system is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper backing. Always turn and check that it is safe to
do so before backing up. Always back up
slowly.
The rear sonar system is active when the ignition
is in the ON position and the shift selector lever is
in R (Reverse).
When sensors detect obstacles within 6 ft (1.8
m) of the rear bumper, a beeping tone is emitted.

LIC0594

Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Using tow mode at
other times may cause unnecessary transmission
shifting and reduced fuel economy.
Press the tow mode switch to activate tow mode.
The indicator light on the tow mode switch illuminates when tow mode is selected. Press the tow
mode switch again to turn tow mode OFF.
Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
key is turned OFF.
For additional information, refer to “Tow mode” in
the “Technical and consumer information” section later in this manual.

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POWER OUTLET

LIC0549

Front row
The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
The power outlets located on the driver’s side of
the instrument panel and in the luggage area are
powered directly by the vehicle’s battery.
The power outlets located on the passenger’s
side of the instrument panel and in the 2nd row
are powered only when the ignition key is in the
ACC or ON position.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.

LIC0550

2nd row

LIC0551

Luggage area

CAUTION
● The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
● Only certain power outlets are designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit. Do
not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter. See your NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.

● Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
● Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
● Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.

● Do not use any other power outlet for an
accessory lighter.
● Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.

● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.

● Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
● Avoid using power outlets when the air
conditioner, headlights or rear window
defroster is on.
WIC0726
A can be used with an accesThis power outlet s
sory cigarette lighter element. Contact your
NISSAN dealer for information.

This power outlet can also be used for powering
electrical accessories such as cellular telephones.

CAUTION
● The cigarette lighter should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.

● Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.
● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
● When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.

● The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.

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STORAGE
CONSOLE BOX
WARNING
The center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.

LIC0565

Side tray

LIC0566

Center tray (if so equipped)

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE
TRAYS
WARNING
Do not place sharp objects in the trays to
help prevent injury in an accident or sudden stop.
The rubber mats can be removed for cleaning.

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LIC0574

Console box storage trays

LIC0573

LIC0591

Console box storage

Console box lock

1 to open the console box lid
Pull up on the lever s
2 .
s

1 or unlock s
2 the
Use the master key to lock s
console box.

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CAUTION
● Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
● Do not leave sunglasses in the sunglasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.

WIC0672

WIC0673

GLOVE BOX

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

Open the glove box by pulling the handle.

To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.

WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.

WARNING
● The sunglasses holder should not be
used while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
● Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to prevent an accident.

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LIC0589

MAP POCKETS

LIC0568

LIC0575

Small bin

SEATBACK POCKET
The seatback pocket is located on the back of the
driver seat. The pocket can be used to store
maps.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Storage bins
WARNING
Keep storage bins closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
Push the button to open a storage bin.
Push the lid up to close.

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LIC0569

Medium bin

LIC0570

LIC0552

Large bin

Front

CUP HOLDERS
To open the front cup holders, lift the cup holder
lid.
To close, lower the lid.

WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.

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CAUTION
● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.
● Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.

LIC0553

Adjustable
Position the arm on the adjustable cup holder so
that the cup is held securely.

LIC0554

2nd row (rear of front console)
To open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front
console), lower the lid. To close, raise the lid.

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LIC0555

2nd row center console (if so equipped)

LIC0556

2nd row bench (if so equipped)

LIC0557

3rd row

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LIC0558

Bottle holder

CAUTION
● Do not use bottle holder for any other
objects that could be thrown about in
the vehicle and possibly injure people
during sudden braking or an accident.
● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid
containers.

LIC0576

LIC0577

2ND ROW CENTER CONSOLE (if so
equipped)

Removing the 2nd row center console
box

Pull up on the lever to open the console box lid.

To remove the 2nd row center console box:
1
s
2
s

Lift out the cup holder tray.

3
s

Move the console box toward the front of the
vehicle and lift it out.

Pull up on the handle to tilt the console box
up.

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To reinstall the 2nd row center console box:
1. Slide the console box over the base toward
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Push down to lock the console box in place.
3. Replace the cup holder tray.

LIC0571

CARGO AREA STORAGE BIN
To open the cargo area storage bin, pull down on
the tab and pull the lid off.

LIC0572
1
To access the floor storage area, push down s
2
to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle s
to lift the luggage board.

LUGGAGE HOOKS
The luggage hooks can be used to secure cargo
with ropes or other types of straps.

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WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
● Use suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.

Side finisher

Floor hooks

● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.

When hooking on ropes, do not apply a load of
A hook or 44
more than 55 lb (245 N) to a single s
B hook.
lb (196 N) to a single s

Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N)
to a single hook.

LTI0089

LTI0090

● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.

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LIC0629

Rear roof rack with additional crossbar
(if so equipped)
loading information” in the “Technical and consumer information” section later in this manual.

LIC0593

ROOF RACK
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) on
A . If an additional rear crossthe entire roof rack s
bar (if so equipped) is installed, the maximum
B is 125 lbs
load capacity for the rear roof rack s

(56 kg). Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR
are located on the F.M.V.S.S. label (located on
the driver’s door pillar). For more information
regarding GVWR and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle

The rear crossbar can be adjusted forward and
1 and adjust
backward. Raise the lock levers s
the crossbar to the desired position. Lower the
lock levers. Place your luggage on the bars and
secure the luggage with rope to the utility loops
2 . Do not place luggage on the side rails or tie
s
rope directly to the side rails. Always be sure the
lock levers are lowered to keep the crossbar in
place. Do not use utility loops for any purpose
other than securing luggage.

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WINDOWS

WARNING
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.

CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the roof rack. If you cannot comfortably lift the items onto the roof rack from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.

POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended children could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is canceled.

WIC0845

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Window lock button
Power door lock switch
Front passenger side automatic switch
Right rear passenger window switch
Left rear passenger window switch
Driver side automatic switch

Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close the front and rear
passenger windows.
To open a window, push the switch and hold it
down. To close a window, pull the switch and
hold it up. To stop the opening or closing function
at any time, simply release the switch.

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LIC0580

LIC0581

LIC0410

Front passenger power window switch

Rear power window switch

Automatic operation

The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
1 . To
window, push the switch and hold it down s
2 .
close the window, pull the switch up s

The rear passenger window switches open or
close only the corresponding passenger window.
To open the window, push the switch and hold it
1 . To close the window, pull the switch up
down s
2 .
s

To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down (only
driver’s side shown) to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window automatically opens all the way. To stop the window,
lift the switch up while the window is opening.

Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it again to cancel the window lock function.

To fully close a window equipped with automatic
operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
and release it; it need not be held.

Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be activated when
a window is closed by automatic operation.

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Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto-reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window occurs.

The power vent windows operate when the ignition key is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition key is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened during this 45 second period, power to
the vent windows is cancelled.

WARNING
There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in a
window equipped with automatic operation as it
is closing, the window will be immediately lowered.

WIC0675

POWER VENT WINDOWS (if so
equipped)
Use the vent window switch located on the overhead console to open and close the power vent
windows. The windows cannot be operated
separately.
To open the power vent windows, press and hold
the switch toward OPEN.
To close the windows, press and hold the switch
toward CLOSE.

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SUNROOF (if so equipped)
To open or close the sunroof part way, push the
5 while the roof is sliding
switch in any direction s
open or closed to stop it in the desired position.

Tilting the sunroof
To tilt the sunroof up, push the tilt switch toward
1 . When the sunroof is open, it
the up position s
will automatically close and then tilt up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the tilt switch
2 .
toward the down position s

Restarting the sunroof sliding switch
LIC0524

MANUAL VENT WINDOWS (if so
equipped)
To open a manual vent window, pull the latch
handle toward you until it releases.
To lock the window in the open position, push the
latch handle rearward until it locks.
To close a manual vent window, pull the latch
handle toward you and push the rear portion of
the latch toward the rear of the vehicle until it
locks.

WIC0812

AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position. The automatic sunroof
is operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or OFF position.
If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 seconds, power to the sunroof is canceled.

Sliding the sunroof
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch toward
3 .
the open position s

The sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electrical supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following reset procedure to
return sunroof operation to normal.
1. If the sunroof lid is open, push the tilting
switch repeatedly toward the down position
2 to fully close the lid.
s
2. Finally, push and hold the tilting switch for
more than 2 seconds toward the down po2 to reestablish the lid’s home posisition s
tion.
The sunroof should now operate normally.

To fully close the sunroof, push the switch toward
4 .
the close position s

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Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the sunroof)
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed or tilted down by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the sunroof occurs.

If the auto reverse function malfunctions and repeats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens, then the sunroof will fully close
gradually. In this case, make sure nothing is
caught in the sunroof.

WARNING

● Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.

CAUTION

When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it moves to the front, the sunroof will
immediately open backward.

● Do not place heavy objects on the sunroof or surrounding area.

If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it tilts down, the sunroof will immediately tilt up.

Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.

● In an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.

● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.

When tilting down:

If the sunroof does not close

Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it forward or backward.

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INTERIOR LIGHT
● The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
● The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The lights will turn off while the 30 second timer is
activated when:
● The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the power door lock switch.
● The ignition switch is turned ON.
LIC0585

The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
1 , the
When the switch is in the ON position s
interior lights illuminate, regardless of door position.
The lights will go off after about 30 minutes unless
the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position.

3 , the
When the switch is in the OFF position s
interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door
position. The puddle lamps (if so equipped) come
on when any front or rear passenger door is
opened.

NOTE:
The footwell lights (if so equipped) and
door step lights illuminate when the driver
and passenger doors are open regardless
of the interior light switch position. These
lights will turn off automatically after about
30 minutes while doors are open to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged.

CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.

The lights will turn off automatically after 30 minutes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.

2 , the
When the switch is in the DOOR position s
interior lights and puddle lamps (if so equipped)
will stay on for about 30 seconds when:

● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed and the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.

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PERSONAL LIGHTS

MAP LIGHTS

LIC0587

LIC0588

LIC0586

1 will turn on whenever the
The console light s
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.

The personal lights on the overhead console can
be swiveled 360 degrees. To turn on the light,
press the button. Press the button again to turn
off the light.

To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.

CONSOLE LIGHT

The console light brightness can be adjusted
with the illumination brightness control.

CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.

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CARGO LIGHT

HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER
The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver:
● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and security systems.

LIC0590

The cargo light on the overhead trim has a threeposition switch. To operate, push the switch to
the desired position.
ON: The light is illuminated.
Normal (center) position: The light illuminates
when the lift gate or glass hatch is opened. The
light turns off when the lift gate or glass hatch is
closed.
OFF: The light does not illuminate regardless of
lift gate position or lock status.

● Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehicle’s battery is discharged or is disconnected, HomeLinkT will retain all programming.
Once the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original transmitter for future programming procedures
(Example: new vehicle purchases). Upon
sale of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver buttons
should be erased for security purposes. For
additional information refer to “Programming HomeLinkT” later in this section.

WARNING
● Do not use the HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards became effective for opener models
manufactured after April 1, 1982). A garage door opener which cannot detect
an object in the path of a closing garage
door and then automatically stop and
reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
● During the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range). Make sure that people or
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
● Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while programming the HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver.

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LIC0671

Type A

PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT
1. To begin, press and hold the two outer
HomeLinkT buttons (to clear the memory)
1 blinks slowly (after
until the indicator light s
20 seconds). Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter
1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLinkT surface.

LIC0670

Type B
3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and
hold both the HomeLinkT button you want to
program and the hand-held transmitter button.
DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has
been completed.

LIC0676

Type A
4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator
light on the HomeLinkT flashes, changing
from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing
blink”. This could take up to 90 seconds.
When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both
buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming.
To activate the garage door or other programmed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLinkT button — releasing
when the device begins to activate.

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6. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button located on the garage door
opener’s motor to activate the “training
mode”. This button is usually located near
the antenna wire that hangs down from the
motor. If the wire originates from under a
light lens, you will need to remove the lens to
access the program button.
NOTE:

LIC0677

Type B
5. If the indicator light on the HomeLinkT blinks
rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns solid,
HomeLinkT has picked up a “rolling code”
garage door opener signal. You will need to
proceed with the next steps to train the
HomeLinkT to complete the programming
which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.

Once you have pressed and released the
program button on the garage door opener’s motor and the “training light” is lit, you
have 30 seconds in which to perform step 7.
Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist when performing this step.
7. Within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program button,
quickly and firmly press and release the
HomeLinkT button you’ve just programmed.
Press and release the HomeLinkT button up
to 3 times to complete the training.
8. Your HomeLinkT button should now be programmed. (To program the remaining
HomeLinkT buttons for additional door or
gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only.)

NOTE:
Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to
“clear”
all
previously
programmed
HomeLinkT buttons.
If you have any questions or are having difficulty
programming your HomeLinkT buttons, refer to
the HomeLinkT web site at: www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.

PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required handheld transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 seconds. To program your hand-held transmitter to
HomeLinkT, continue to press and hold the
HomeLinkT button (note steps 2 - 4 under “Programming HomeLinkT”) while you press and repress (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitters every
2 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly
(indicating successful programming).
NOTE:
When programming a garage door opener,
etc., it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible damage to the garage door opener
components.

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OPERATING THE HOMELINKT
UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER
The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver (once programmed) may now be used to activate the garage door, etc. To operate, simply press the appropriate programmed HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver button. The amber indicator light will
illuminate while the signal is being transmitted.

PROGRAMMING TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS
If the HomeLinkT does not quickly learn the handheld transmitter information:
● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries
with new batteries.
● position the hand-held transmitter with its
battery area facing away from the
HomeLinkT surface.
● press and hold both the HomeLinkT and
hand-held transmitter buttons without interruption.

● position the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3
inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLinkT surface. Hold the transmitter in
that position for up to 15 seconds. If
HomeLinkT is not programmed within that
time, try holding the transmitter in another
position – keeping the indicator light in view
at all times.
If you continue to have programming difficulties,
please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs
Department. The phone numbers are located in
the Foreword of this manual.

CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED
INFORMATION
Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However,
to clear all programming, press and hold the two
outside buttons and release when the indicator
light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds).

REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
HOMELINKT BUTTON
To reprogram a HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver
button, complete the following.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkT button. Do not release the button until step 4
has been completed.

2. When the indicator light begins to flash
slowly (after 20 seconds), position the
hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76
mm) away from the HomeLinkT surface.
3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter
button.
4. The HomeLinkT indicator light will flash, first
slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator
light begins to flash rapidly, release both
buttons.
The HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver button has
now been reprogrammed. The new device can
be activated by pushing the HomeLinkT button
that was just programmed. This procedure will
not affect any other programmed HomeLinkT
buttons.

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the
codes of any non-rolling code device that has
been programmed into HomeLinkT. Consult the
Owner’s Manual of each device or call the manufacturer or dealer of those devices for additional
information.
When your vehicle is recovered, you will
need to reprogram the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver with your new transmitter
information.

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FCC Notice:
This device complies with FCC rules part
15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may
be received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and DOC/MDC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
DOC: ISTC 1763K1313
FCC I.D. CV2V67690

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system keys . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Locking with inside lock knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Locking with power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Lift gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Operating the manual lift gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Operating the power lift gate
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Cancel switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lift gate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Glass hatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Fuel-filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Fuel filler cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Tilt operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Pedal position adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Memory storage function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Entry/exit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
System operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

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KEYS
A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer
can duplicate it.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the master
or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in
the key head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
WPD0128

1.
2.
3.
4.

Two master keys (black) with transponder chip and chrome NISSAN brand
symbol on one side
Valet key (black) with transponder chip
Key number plate
Transponder chip

A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not record
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.

The valet key cannot be used for the console box
lock.
To protect belongings when you leave a key with
someone, give them the valet key only.

Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can duplicate your existing key. As many as five NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to
your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is because the registration process will erase the
memory of all key codes previously registered
into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
After the registration process, these components
will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration.
Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time
of registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.
Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which
contains an electrical transponder, to come into
contact with salt water. This could affect system
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DOORS
Opening and closing windows

WARNING

The driver’s door key operation allows you to
open and close windows equipped with automatic operation at the same time.

● Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally opening the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.

● To open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second after the door is unlocked.
● To close the windows, turn the driver’s door
key to the front of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second after the door is locked.

● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.

Windows stop when the key cylinder is released.
LPD0240

Driver’s side

LOCKING WITH KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.
1 of the vehicle
Turning the key toward the front s
locks all doors.
2 of the
Turning the key one time toward the rear s
vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
3 (where the key can
returning the key to neutral s
only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again within 5 seconds unlocks
4 .
all doors s

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Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock
position with the key in the ignition and any door
open, all doors will lock and unlock automatically.
This helps to prevent the keys from being accidently locked inside the vehicle.

LPD0241

Inside lock

WPD0317

Door lock switch

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH

To lock the door without the key, move the inside
1 , then close the
lock knob to the lock position s
door.

To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver or front passenger side), to the
1 . When locking the door this way,
lock position s
be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

To unlock the door without the key, move the
2 .
inside lock knob to the unlock position s

To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
2 .
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn on the
interior lights and puddle lamps (if so equipped),
and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob
from outside the vehicle.
Some settings for the keyfob, such as horn beep,
can be adjusted. For vehicles without navigation
system, refer to “Silencing the horn beep feature”
later in this section. For vehicles with navigation
system, refer to “Vehicle electronic systems” in
the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section later in this manual.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
LPD0242

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.

The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The
effective distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.
As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.

CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occurrences which will damage the keyfob:
● Do not allow the keyfob to become wet.
● Do not drop the keyfob.
● Do not strike the keyfob sharply against
another object.
● Do not place the keyfob for an extended
period in an area where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C).
If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that keyfob. This will prevent the keyfob from unauthorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing procedure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.

The keyfob will not function when:
● the battery is discharged.
● the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.

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button is pushed with all
● When the
doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a reminder that the doors are already locked.
● If a door is open and you push the
button, the doors will lock but the horn will
not beep and the hazard warning lights will
not flash.

LPD0209

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all doors.
button on the keyfob. All
4. Push the
the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.

The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles
without navigation system, refer to “Silencing the
horn beep feature” later in this section. For vehicles with navigation system, refer to “Vehicle
electronic systems” in the “Display screen,
heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section later in this manual.

LPD0210

Unlocking doors
Push the

button on the keyfob once.

● Only the driver’s door unlocks.
● The hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed with the ignition
key in any position except the ON position.
● The interior lights and puddle lamps (if so
equipped) turn on and the light timer activates for 30 seconds when the interior light
switch is in the DOOR position with the
ignition key in any position except the ON
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Push the
5 seconds.

button on the keyfob again within

● All doors unlock.
● The hazard warning lights flash once if all
doors are completely closed.
The interior lights can be turned off without waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into the
ignition and turning to the ON or START position,
locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the
interior light switch to the off position.

Auto relock
When the
button on the keyfob is pushed,
all doors will lock automatically within 1 minute
unless one of the following operations is performed:
● Any door is opened.
● A key is inserted into the ignition switch and
the key is turned from OFF to ON.

Opening windows

The door windows will open while pressing
button on the keyfob.
the
The door windows cannot be closed by
using the keyfob.

Linking the keyfob to automatic drive
positioner memory
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic drive
positioner, the keyfob can be linked to a memory
setting.
See “Automatic driver positioner” later in this
section.
LPD0243

Operating the power lift gate (if so
equipped)
Push and hold the button on the keyfob for about
0.5 second to open or close the lift gate. The
hazard warning lights flash and a chime sounds
to indicate the power open or power close sequence has started.

The keyfob allows you to open windows
equipped with automatic operation simultaneously.

The lift gate will reverse direction immediately
during power open or power close if the keyfob
button is pressed. A chime will sound to announce the reversal.

but● To open the windows, press the
ton on the keyfob for longer than 3 seconds after all doors are unlocked.

For more information, see “Lift gate” later in this
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To deactivate: Press and hold the
and
buttons for at least 2 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
and
buttons for at least 2 seconds
once more.
The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
LPD0211

LPD0262

Deactivating the horn beep feature does not silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

Using the panic alarm

Silencing the horn beep feature

Using the interior lights

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
button on the
by pushing and holding the
keyfob for longer than 0.5 second.

If desired, the horn beep feature can be deactivated using the keyfob.

Push the
button on the keyfob once to turn
on the interior lights and puddle lamps (if so
equipped).

The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.

If you change the horn beep and lamp flash
feature with the keyfob, the display screen
(if so equipped) will not show the current
mode and cannot be used to change the
mode. Use the keyfob to return to the previous mode and re-enable the display
screen control.

The panic alarm stops when:
● it has run for 25 seconds, or
● any button is pushed on the keyfob.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to “Interior light”
in the “Instruments and controls” section earlier in
this manual.

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HOOD

LIFT GATE

WARNING
● Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

LPD0244

s
1

2
s

Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.

When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.

WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.

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LPD0247

LPD0245

OPERATING THE MANUAL LIFT
GATE
WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the lift gate.
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors including the lift gate simultaneously.
To open the lift gate, pull up on the handle.
To close, lower and push the lift gate down securely.

LPD0283

Rear pillar switch

OPERATING THE POWER LIFT
GATE (if so equipped)
WARNING
● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the lift gate.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.

Instrument panel switch
NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power lift
gate, the shift selector lever must be in P
(Park). Also, the power lift gate will not
operate if battery voltage is low.
Power Open:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately 5 – 8 seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on the
keyfob, the instrument panel switch and by the
outside opener handle. The hazard lights flash
and a chime sounds to indicate the power open
sequence has been started.

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● The lift gate can be opened by the instrument panel switch and the keyfob even if the
vehicle is locked. The lift gate will individually
unlock and open. Once the lift gate is
closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock
or unlock status.
● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 second before the lift gate opens.
● The lift gate must be unlocked to open it with
the outside opener handle.
● The switch on the rear pillar cannot be used
to open the lift gate.
A warning chime will sound if the shift selector
lever is moved out of P (Park) during a power
open operation.
Power Close:
The power lift gate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the lift gate reaches the secondary position, the cinching motor engages and pulls the lift
gate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately 7 – 10 seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the keyfob, the instrument panel and the rear
pillar. The hazard lights flash and a chime sounds
to indicate the power close sequence has been
started.

● If the outside opener handle is activated
while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.
● The keyfob button must be held for 0.5 second before the lift gate closes.
● The switch on the rear pillar can only be used
to close the lift gate if the cancel switch is
not in the on position.
Reverse:
The power lift gate will reverse direction immediately during power open or power close if the
keyfob, instrument panel or rear pillar switch is
pressed or if the outside handle is lifted. A chime
will sound to announce the reversal.
Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the lift gate motion will stop and the
drive motor will disengage. The lift gate will enter
manual mode.

NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.

WARNING
There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the lift gate.
Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if the cancel switch is in the on
position, if multiple obstacles have been detected in a single power cycle, or if battery voltage is low.

A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the lift
gate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full open position.

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CAUTION
● If the power lift gate does not stay open
or if the lift gate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the lift gate gas stays.
Have the lift gate inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
● Do not activate the power lift gate if one
or both of the lift gate gas stays are
removed. Damage to the lift gate or
power lift gate mechanisms may occur.
LPD0250

Safe Mode:
1 lose pressure, the
If the lift gate gas stays s
power lift gate safe mode is activated. When the
safe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes.
A continuous warning chime sounds until the lift
gate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gate
will be pulled to the closed and latched position
by a motor.

LPD0248

CANCEL SWITCH
Press the switch toward the CANCEL position to
disable the rear pillar switch. The lift gate can still
be opened and closed using the switch on the
instrument panel and keyfob. The lift gate can
also be opened manually with the outside handle
if the lift gate is unlocked.

The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode.
The auto reverse function remains active while
the lift gate is closing in the safe mode.
Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by your NISSAN dealer.

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LIFT GATE RELEASE
WARNING
● Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

LPD0251

Manual lift gate release

LPD0252

Power lift gate release

Manual lift gate (if so equipped)

Power lift gate (if so equipped)

If the lift gate cannot be locked or unlocked with
the door lock switch or the keyfob due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps:

If the lift gate cannot be opened with the door
lock switch or keyfob due to a discharged battery,
follow these steps:

1. Remove the cover on the inside of the lift
gate.

2. Move the lever up to lock or down to unlock.

2. Move the lever up to open the lift gate.

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GLASS HATCH

FUEL-FILLER DOOR
NOTE:
The lift gate must be unlocked in order to
open the glass hatch.

WARNING
Do not drive with the glass hatch open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.

LPD0246

To open, pull up on the smaller outside handle to
release the glass hatch, then pull up on the glass
hatch. To close, lower and push the glass hatch
down securely.

LPD0253

FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
1 while
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder s
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WARNING
● Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
● Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap a third of a turn, and wait for any
“hissing” sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possibly causing
personal injury. Then remove the cap.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
● Use only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emission control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.

● Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are filling it.
– Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION
● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
● Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap
malproperly may cause the
function indicator light (MIL) to illumilight illuminates benate. If the
cause the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue
to
drive
the
vehicle.
light should turn off after a
The
few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, see the
“Malfunction indicator light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
earlier in this manual.

● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.

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STEERING WHEEL

PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION
Do not adjust the pedal position with your
foot on the pedal.

LPD0254

TILT OPERATION
Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired position.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.

WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.

LPD0255

The accelerator and brake pedals can be adjusted for driving comfort.
Use the pedal adjusting switch to adjust the
1
brake and accelerator pedal position forward s
2 . Pedal adjustment can only be
or backward s
performed when:
● Ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position
● Ignition switch is ON and the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position
The brake and accelerator pedals cannot be adjusted separately.

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SUN VISORS
1
s

To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.

2
s

To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.

3
s

To block glare from the side and front, swing
down the sub-sun visor.

4
s

Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.

CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before returning the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor forcedly downward.

LPD0257

VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. The vanity
mirror will illuminate when the mirror cover is
open.

LPD0256

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MIRRORS
NOTE:
Do not hang any objects over the sensors
2 or apply glass cleaner to the sensors.
s
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensors, resulting in improper operation.

WPD0331

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE
REARVIEW MIRROR
The inside mirror is designed so that it automatically dims according to the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle following you. The automatic
anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
1 will illuminate when the
The indicator light s
automatic anti-glare feature is operating.

LPD0237

OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
1 to select the right or left
Move the small switch s
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
2 .
using the large switch s

To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the
button. The indicator light will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push
button.The indicator light will turn on.
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WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
LPD0259

Manual folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
Push the mirrors backward to fold them.

LPD0196

Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can
damage the mirrors.
Press the switch to open or close the mirrors.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)
Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if
so equipped)
The outside mirrors will automatically dim during
nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the
headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic antiglare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.

The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
● Memory storage function
● Entry/exit function

The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the
automatic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate
when the automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, push the
button on the rearview mirror. The indicator light
will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, push
button on the rearview mirror. The inthe
dicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” earlier in this section.

Heated mirrors
The outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For additional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instrument and
controls” section of this manual.

LPD0260

MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Two positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator
and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be
stored in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the memory system.
1. Set the automatic transmission selector lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.

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3. Adjust the driver’s seat, accelerator and
brake pedals, and outside mirrors to the
desired positions by manually operating
each adjusting switch. For additional information, see “Seats” in the “Safety—Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section and “Pedal position adjustment” and “Outside mirrors” earlier in this
section.
During this step, do not turn the ignition to
any position other than ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approximately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the selected positions are stored in the selected
memory (1 or 2).

1. Follow the steps for storing a memory position.
2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 secbutton on the keyfob.
onds, press the
The indicator light will blink. After the indicator light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that
memory setting.
With the key removed from the ignition switch,
button on the keyfob. The drivpress the
er’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
If a new memory position is saved to the
memory switch, the keyfob automatically
re-links.

Confirming memory storage

Linking a keyfob to a stored memory
position

● Turn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indicator light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.

Each keyfob can be linked to a stored memory
position (memory switch 1 or 2) with the following procedure.

● If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the memory will be canceled. In
such a case, reset the desired positions

If a new memory is stored in the same memory
switch, the previous memory will be deleted.

using the following procedures.
1. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
2. Reset the desired position using the previous procedure.

Selecting the memorized position
Set the automatic transmission selector lever to
the P (Park) position, then:
● Within 45 seconds of opening the driver’s
door, push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully
for at least 1 second, or
● Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for
at least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals,
and outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light blinking, and then
the light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.

ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION
This system is designed so that the driver’s seat
will automatically move when the automatic
transmission selector lever is in the P (Park)
position. This allows the driver to get into and out
of the driver’s seat more easily.

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The driver’s seat will slide backward:
● When the key is removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened.
● When the driver’s door is opened with the
ignition key turned to LOCK.
● When the ignition key is turned from ACC to
LOCK with the driver’s door open.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous position:
● When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is closed.
● When the driver’s door is closed with the key
turned to LOCK.
● When the key is turned from ACC to ON
while the automatic transmission selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or canceled. For vehicles with navigation system, see
“Vehicle electronic systems” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section of this manual. For vehicles without
navigation system, see your NISSAN dealer.

SYSTEM OPERATION
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h).

The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled. For vehicles with navigation system, see “Vehicle electronic systems” in
the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section of this manual. For vehicles without navigation system, see your
NISSAN dealer.

● When any of the memory switches are
pushed while the automatic drive positioner
is operating.
● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat is turned on while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.
● When the memory switch (1 or 2) is not
pushed and held for at least 1 second.
● When the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
● When no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.
● When the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved from P (Park) to any other
position.
● When the driver’s door remains open more
than 45 seconds and the ignition switch is
not in the ON position.

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4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner
and audio systems
Control panel buttons (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Names of the components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
How to use “BACK” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Setting up the start-up screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
How to use the “TRIP” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
How to use the “SETTING” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Setting the display (Audio or HVAC display): . . . . . . 4-7
button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Rearview monitor (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
How to read the displayed lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Adjusting the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Rear control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (Type A, B and C) (if so equipped). . . . . . . 4-26
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Rear audio controls (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Digital video disc (DVD) player controls . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Flip-down screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Playing a digital video disc (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
How to handle the DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43

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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (if so
equipped)
WARNING
● Positioning of the heating or air conditioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in order that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
● Do not disassemble or modify this system. If you do, it may result in accidents,
fire, or electrical shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or
lack of sound. Continued use of the
system may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in
the system hardware, spill liquid on it,
or notice smoke or smell coming from
it, stop using the system immediately
and contact your nearest NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may
lead to accidents, fire or electrical
shock.

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When you use this system, make sure the engine
is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.

Reference symbols:
“ENTER” button — This is a button on the control panel.
“Display” key — This is a select key on the
screen. By selecting this key you can proceed to
the next function.

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NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS
1.

brightness control button (P. 4-7)

2. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-3)
3. Joystick and ENTER push button (P. 4-3)
4. SETTING button (P. 4-6)
5. TRIP drive computer button (P. 4-3)
6. DEST button*
7. ROUTE button*
8. MAP button*
9. GUIDE VOICE button*
10.

zoom out button*

11.

zoom in button*

*For Navigation system control buttons, refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.

HOW TO USE JOYSTICK AND
“ENTER” BUTTON
Choose an item on the display using the joystick
and push the “ENTER” button for operation.

HOW TO USE “BACK” BUTTON
This button has two functions.
● Go back to the previous display (cancel).
If you press the“BACK” button during setup, the
setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.
● Finish setup.
If you press this button after the setup is completed, the setup will start over, and the display
will return to the climate control or audio mode
and Navigation screen.

SETTING UP THE START-UP
SCREEN
When you turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, the
SYSTEM START-UP warning is displayed on the
screen. Read the warning and select the “I
AGREE” (English) or “ENTER” (Français) key
then push the “ENTER” button.
If you do not push the “ENTER” button, the
Navigation system will not proceed to the next
step display.
If you do not touch the button or screen key for
more than 1 minute on the TRIP, SETTING or
START-UP screen, the screen will change to
TRIP screen automatically.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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HOW TO USE THE “TRIP” BUTTON
When the “TRIP” button is pushed, the following
modes will display on the screen.
Warning message (if there are any) → TRIP 1
(Elapsed Time, Driving Distance, Average
Speed) → TRIP 2 → FUEL ECONOMY (Average
Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty) → MAINTENANCE (Engine Oil, Tire Rotation and Tire Pressure — if so equipped) → OFF.

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Trip 1, trip 2 and fuel economy items

Maintenance items

To reset the TRIP 1, TRIP 2 and FUEL
ECONOMY, select the “RESET” key using the
joystick and push the “ENTER” button or push
the “TRIP” button for more than approximately
1.5 seconds.

You can set the engine oil and the tire rotation
interval.
To display the setting of the maintenance interval,
select the “Engine Oil” or “Tire Rotation” key
using the joystick and push the “ENTER” button.

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To set the maintenance interval, select the
“Maintenance Schedule” key by using the joystick and push the joystick to right or left.
To reset the maintenance interval, select the “Reset” key using the joystick and push the “ENTER” button.
To display the MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
automatically when set trip distance is reached,
select the “Display Maintenance Notification” key and push the “ENTER” button.

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The “MAINTENANCE NOTICE” screen displays
each time the key is turned ON until one of the
following conditions are met:
● “RESET” is selected.
● “Display Maintenance and Notification” is
set OFF.
● the maintenance interval is set again.

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The “MAINTENANCE NOTICE” screen (“ENGINE OIL” and “TIRE ROTATION”) will be automatically displayed as shown when both of the
following conditions are met:
● the vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition key is turned OFF.
● the ignition key is turned ON the next time
the vehicle will be driving.
To return to the previous display after the “MAINTENANCE NOTICE” screen is displayed, press
the BACK button.

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Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the
heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the
outside temperature.
In case of low tire pressure, a message is displayed on the screen:
FLAT TIRE — Check All Tires.

WARNING

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Tire pressure information

When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated and the low tire pressure warning
system will not function. Contact your
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire
replacement and/or system resetting.

To view “TIRE PRESSURE” information, push the
“TRIP” button repeatedly until the “MAINTENANCE” screen is displayed. Select “TIRE
PRESSURE” using the joystick and push the
“ENTER” button.
Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen indicates that the pressure is being measured. After
a few driving trips, the pressure for each tire will
be displayed randomly.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
order of the tire position.

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HOW TO USE THE “SETTING”
BUTTON
To adjust the various settings within the display
screen press the“SETTING” button.
After pressing the SETTING button a menu will
be shown on the display screen which will allow
you to program several functions such as the
display screen appearance, programmable features for your vehicles electronics system and
other system settings such as your clock. To
make a selection from this mode use the joystick
and press the “ENTER” button.

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SETTING THE DISPLAY (Audio or
HVAC display):
The audio or HVAC reading can be displayed at
the bottom of the screen. Choose the “Audio” or
“HVAC” (Heater and air conditioner) key to be
displayed at the bottom, by using the joystick and
pressing the ENTER button to select or deselect
the key. The setting condition will normally appear
on the screen. To return to the setting screen,
push the “SETTING” button or “BACK” button.

Display settings
The DISPLAY SETTINGS screen will appear after pushing the “SETTING” button, selecting
“Display” key and pushing the “ENTER” button.
Brightness/Contrast/Map Background:
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
screen, select the “Brightness/contrast” key
and push the “ENTER” button. You can then use
the joystick to adjust the brightness to Darker or
Brighter and the contrast to Lower or Higher. For
information on Map Background, please refer to
the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.

Display Off:
To turn off the screen, push the “SETTING”
button and select the “Display” key and “Display Off” key. The indicator of the “Display
Off” will turn to amber. When any mode button is
pushed with the screen off, the screen turns on
for further operation. The screen will turn off
automatically 5 seconds after the operation is
finished on the map display in the Audio, HVAC
(Heater and air conditioner), SETTING or VEHICLE INFO modes.
To turn on the screen, push the “SETTING”
button and select the “Display” key and “Display Off” key, then set the screen to on by
pushing the “ENTER” button.
Setting Audio or HVAC display:
Choose the “Audio” or “HVAC” (Heater and air
conditioner) key to be displayed at the bottom, by
using the joystick. The audio or HVAC setting
condition will normally appear on the screen. To
return to the setting screen, push the “SETTING” button or “BACK” button.

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Vehicle electronic systems
The VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS screen
will appear when selecting the “Vehicle Electronic Systems” key with the joystick and pushing the “ENTER” button.
To set the various electronic systems operating
conditions, select the applicable item using the
joystick, and push the “ENTER” button. The
indicator light, box at left of selected item, alternately turns on and off each time the “ENTER”
button is pressed.
Indicator light is illuminated — ON
Indicator light is not illuminated — OFF

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Adjust driver seat when exiting vehicle:
With this option ON, the driver’s seat automatically moves back and returns to the original position for ease of exit and entry.
Remote unlock driver’s door first:
This option allows you to select which doors will
unlock first during an unlocking operation:
Only the driver’s door ←→ All the doors
Keyless remote response — horn:

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This key allows you to change the horn chirp
mode that occurs when pressing the LOCK or
UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
NOTE:
If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the display
screen will not show the current mode. Use
the keyfob to return to the previous mode
and re-enable the display screen control.
Keyless remote response — lights:
This key allows you to change the hazard indicator flash mode that occurs when pressing the
LOCK or UNLOCK button on the keyfob.

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NOTE:

Speed dependent wiper:

If you change the horn beep or the lamp
flash feature with the keyfob, the mode will
not be changed with the display. Use the
keyfob to return to the previous mode and
re-enable the display control.

This key allows you to turn on or turn off the
driving speed dependent intermittent wiper function.

Auto re-lock time:
This key allows you to set the length of time
before doors auto re-lock.

Return all settings to default:
When this key is selected and turned on using
the “ENTER” button, all settings made by VEHICLE ELECTRONICS will return to the default
settings.

Sensitivity of automatic headlights:
This key allows you to set the sensitivity of the
automatic headlights:
● Lower- less sensitive, automatic headlights
will take longer to come on when the headlight sensor senses less ambient light.
● Higher- more sensitive, automatic headlights will come on quicker when the headlight sensor senses less ambient light.
Automatic headlights off delay:
This key allows you to set the length of time
before the automatic headlights turn off after
exiting the vehicle.

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System settings
Language/Unit
The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when
selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pushing the “ENTER” button.
Language: English or French
Unit: US — mile, °F, MPG
Metric — km, °C, L/100 km
You can select the language and unit using the
joystick and “ENTER” button.

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Clock

Setting daylight savings time:

Adjusting the time to the GPS:

Adjusting the time:

Use the “Daylight Saving Time” key to adjust
the clock to daylight savings time.

Select the “Auto Adjust” key.

Select the “Hours” or “Minutes” key and move
the joystick to the right or left to adjust the time.
The time will change step by step.

ON: The displayed time advances by 1 hour.

The time will be reset to the GPS time.

OFF: The current time is displayed.

After completion of the setting, press the
“BACK” button.

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The GPS time (manual time) corresponding to
the selected zone will be displayed. Pacific zone
has been set as the initial (default) setting.
Beep setting
With this option ON, a beep will sound if any
audio button is pushed.

BUTTON
To change the display brightness, push
button. Pushing the button again will
the
change the display to DAY or NIGHT display.
Then, adjust the brightness moving the joystick
right or left.
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Selecting the time zone:
1. Select the “Select Time Zone” key.
The [TIME ZONE] screen will appear.

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2. Select one of the following zones depending
on the current location.

If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if the
“BACK” button is pushed, the display will return
to the previous display.

● Pacific zone
● Mountain zone
● Central zone
● Eastern zone
● Atlantic zone
● Newfoundland zone
After selection, the [CLOCK SETTINGS] screen
will appear.

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REARVIEW MONITOR (if so
equipped)
When the selector lever is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows
view to the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● The rear view camera is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for proper backing. Always turn and check that it is safe
to do so before backing up. Always
back up slowly.
● Objects viewed in the rear view monitor
differ from actual distance because a
wide-angle lens is used. Objects in the
rear view monitor will appear visually
opposite than when viewed in the rear
view and outside mirrors.

● When washing the vehicle with highpressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing water condensation on the lens, a malfunction, fire or an electric shock.
● Do not strike the camera. It is a precision instrument. Otherwise, it may malfunction or cause damage resulting in a
fire or an electric shock.

CAUTION
There is a plastic cover over the camera.
Do not scratch the cover when cleaning
dirt or snow from the cover.

HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINES
Lines which indicate the vehicle clearance and
distances to objects with reference to the
A are displayed on the monitor.
bumper line s

● Make sure that the lift gate is securely
closed when backing up.
● Do not put anything on the rear view
camera. The rear view camera is installed beside the license plate light.

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They are indicated as reference distances to
objects. The lines and colors in the display indiA in
cate distances from the back bumper lines
the illustration.
1
s
2
s
3
s
4
s

1.5 feet (0.5 m) red
3 feet (1 m) yellow
7 feet (2 m) green
10 feet (3 m) green

The vehicle clearance lines are wider than
the actual clearance.

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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
To adjust the quality of the screen, refer to HOW
TO USE THE “SETTING” BUTTON in this section.
● When it is difficult to see in the rearward
direction due to shady conditions, press the
“ENTER” button to make objects in the
monitor brighter.
● To change the brightness, press the “ENTER” button again, turn the key switch OFF
or shift to reverse and wait for 10 seconds.

OPERATING TIPS
● When the selector lever is shifted to R, the
monitor screen automatically changes to the
rear view monitor mode. However, the radio
can be heard.
● It may take some time until the rear view
monitor is displayed after the selector lever
has been shifted to R. Objects may be distorted momentarily until the rear view monitor screen is displayed completely. When
the selector lever is returned to a position
other than R, it may take some time until the
screen changes. Objects on the screen may
be distorted until they are completely displayed.

● When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not clearly display objects. This is not a malfunction.
● When strong light directly enters the camera, objects may not be displayed clearly.

● Do not damage the camera as the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
● Do not use body wax on the camera window.
Wipe off the wax with a clean cloth dampened with mild detergent diluted with water.

● Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light
from the bumper. This is not a malfunction.
● The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light. This is not a malfunction.
● The colors of objects on the rear view monitor may differ somewhat from those of the
actual object.
● When the contrast of objects is low at night,
pushing the “ENTER” button may not
change the brightness.
● Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark place or at night.
● If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,
the rear view monitor may not display objects. Clean the camera.
● Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the camera. This will cause discoloration. To clean the camera, wipe with a cloth
dampened with a diluted mild cleaning agent
and then wipe with a dry cloth.

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VENTILATORS

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Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas1 , center s
2 , and rear passenger
senger side s
3 and s
4 ventilators by moving the ventilator
s
slide and/or ventilator assemblies.

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic)
● Do not use the recirculation mode for long
periods as it may cause the interior air to
become stale and the windows to fog up.
● Positioning of the heater and/or air
conditioner controls should not be
done while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Start the engine and operate the controls to
activate the air conditioner.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling or heating (auto)
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Driver temperature control dial
Front window defroster button
Fan speed control and system OFF dial
AUTO button
Passenger temperature control dial
A/C ON/OFF button
Rear control and fan speed dial
Rear window defroster button
MODE button
Air recirculation button
Rear temperature control dial

WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.

This mode may be normally used all year round as
the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will be
displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right
to set the desired temperature. Driver and
passenger temperatures can be set independently.
● Adjust the temperature dial to about 75°F
(24°C) for normal operation.
● The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off
are also controlled automatically.

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Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Push the defroster control button
to
turn the system on. The display will show the
defrost icon.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right
to set the desired temperature.
● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the manual fan control dial to
.
the maximum position
● As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.
is activated, the
● When the DEF control
air conditioner will automatically be turned on
at outside temperatures above 36°F (2°C). If
in defrost mode for more than one minute, the
air conditioning system will continue to operate until the fan control is turned OFF or the
vehicle is shut off, even if the air flow MODE
control button is used to select a position
other than the
position. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield.
The air recirculation mode automatically turns
off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further improve
the defogging performance.

MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control dial
The fan speed control dial
manually controls the fan speed or turns the system on or off.

Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.

Air recirculation
The
mode automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to prevent fogging.
to recirPush the air recirculation button
culate interior air inside the vehicle. Push the
AUTO button to return to automatic mode.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF, floor, or
floor/defrost mode.

Air flow control

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Pushing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet to:

— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.

1. Rear fan speed control dial.
2. Rear temperature control dial.

REAR CONTROL BUTTON
You can adjust the climate control system for rear
seat passengers using the buttons on the main
control panel. Front passengers can control the
rear functions by placing the controls on any
setting other than the “R”.

To turn system off
Push and hold the fan down button until the
system turns off.

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REAR SEAT AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATING TIPS

To operate the rear air conditioner, the engine
must be running.

● When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.

The rear seat air conditioner can be turned on
and off from the front controls. If the rear seat fan
control dial is set to (0), the air conditioner is
turned off. If it is set to any of the fan speed
positions, air is discharged from the rear vents at
the corresponding speed. When the rear seat fan
control dial is set to (R), the rear seat passengers
control their own fan speed.

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1 , located on the top center
The sunload sensor s
of the instrument panel, helps the system maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything
on or around this sensor.

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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER

AUDIO SYSTEM

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.

RADIO

This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner
system. See “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
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1.
2.

Rear fan speed control dial.
Rear temperature control dial.

CONTROLS
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on and
off, and controls fan speed.

Temperature control dial

A NISSAN dealer is able to service your “environmentally friendly” air conditioning system.

WARNING
The air conditioner system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner service should be done only by an experienced technician with proper equipment.

The temperature control dial allows rear passengers to adjust the temperature of the outlet air.

Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob
to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with
the engine not running, the key should be turned
to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains and other external influences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
normally are caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality.

Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the quality of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area, and do not indicate any malfunction
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Reception conditions will constantly change because of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can
affect your radio reception.

FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30
miles (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo
FM. External influences may sometimes interfere
with FM station reception even if the FM station is
within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM
signal is directly related to the distance between
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a
line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same
characteristics as light. For example they will
reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter) static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.

Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
signals may cancel each other, resulting in momentary flutter or loss of sound.

AM RADIO RECEPTION
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics, AM signals are also subject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.

the vehicle outside of any metal or large building
for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary
data.
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT band option is
selected unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed and an XMT or SIRIUS™
satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and
Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.

Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.

SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
equipped)
When the satellite radio is first installed or the
battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may
not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait
more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and

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most well-known compressed digital audio
file format. This format allows for near “CD
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an
audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the
file size by approximately a 10:1 ratio with
virtually no perceptible loss in quality. MP3
compression removes the redundant and
irrelevant parts of a sound signal that the
human ear doesn’t hear.
● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital music file.
The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file.
● Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency
is the rate at which the samples of a signal
are converted from analog to digital (A/D
conversion) per second.

LHA0099

AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Compact Disc with MP3

● ID3 tag — The ID3 tag is the part of the
encoded MP3 file that contains information
about the digital music file such as song title,
artist, album title, encoding bit rate, track
time duration, etc. ID3 tag information is
displayed on the Album/Artist/Track title line
on the display.

Terms:
● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the

WHA0543

Playback order:
Playback order of the CD with compressed files
(MP3) is as illustrated above.
● The names of folders not containing MP3
files are not shown in the display.

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● If there is a file in the top level of the disc,
“ROOT” is displayed.
● The playback order is the order in which the
files were written by the writing software.
Therefore, the files might not play in the
desired order.
Specification chart:
Supported media

CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Supported file systems
Supported
versions*

MP3

ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
Version

MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5

Sampling frequency

8 kHz - 48 kHz

Bit rate

8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR

Tag information

ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2.3 (MP3 only)

Folder levels

Folder levels: 8, Max folders: 255 (including root folder), Files: 512

Text character number limitation

31 characters

Displayable character codes

01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian), 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM Big Endian), 05:
(UTF-8), 06: UNICODE (Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian)

*Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.

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Troubleshooting guide:
Symptom

Cause and Countermeasure
Check if the disc was inserted correctly.
Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.

Cannot play

Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player.
If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature.
Files with extensions other than “.MP3”, “.mp3” or “.wma” cannot be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for folder names
and file names should be in compliance with the specifications.

Poor sound quality
It takes a relatively long time
before the music starts
playing.
Music cuts off or skips

Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
Bit rate may be too low.
If there are many folders or file levels on the MP3 disc, or if it is a multisession disc, some time may be required before the music starts playing.

The writing software and hardware combination might not match, or the writing speed, writing depth, writing width, etc., might not match the
specifications. Try using the slowest writing speed.

Skipping with high bit rate
files

Skipping may occur with large quantities of data, such as for high bit rate data.

Moves immediately to the
next song when playing

When a non-MP3 file has been given an extension of “.MP3” or “.mp3”, or when play is prohibited by copyright protection, there will be approximately 5
seconds of no sound and then the player will skip to the next song.

Songs do not play back in
the desired order

The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software. Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order.

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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

LOAD button
CD insert slot
CD eject button
POWER/VOLUME control knob
Station and CD select buttons (1 - 6)
Tuning and AUDIO control knob
(BASS, MID, TREBLE, FADE and BALANCE)
*No satellite radio reception is available
and “NO SAT” is displayed when the
RADIO button is pressed to access
satellite radio stations unless optional
satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT or SIRIUS™ satellite
radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.

LHA0570

Type A

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

SEEK/TRACK change button
CAT FOLDER button
DISP button
SCAN RPT button
PRESET A-B-C select button

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

CD DVD play button
RADIO button*
AUX button
REAR ON OFF button
speaker control button
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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

LHA0582

Type B

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

SEEK/TRACK change button
CAT FOLDER button
DISP button
SCAN RPT button
PRESET A-B-C select button

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

CD play button
RADIO button*
DVD button
REAR ON·OFF button
speaker control button

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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

REAR ON OFF button
speaker control button
LOAD button
CD insert slot
CD eject button
POWER/VOLUME control knob
Station and CD select buttons (1 - 6)
Tuning and AUDIO control knob
(BASS, MID, TREBLE, FADE and BALANCE)
*No satellite radio reception is available
and “NO SAT” is displayed when the
RADIO button is pressed to access
satellite radio stations unless optional
satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT or SIRIUS™ satellite
radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.

LHA0584

Type C

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

SEEK/TRACK change button
CAT FOLDER button
Display
SCAN RPT button
DISP button

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

H/M button (clock set buttons)
PRESET A-B-C select button
CD DVD play button
RADIO button*
AUX button
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FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER
(Type A, B and C) (if so equipped)

AUDIO knob (BASS, MIDRANGE, TREBLE,
FADE, BALANCE and SSV if so equipped):

No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the RADIO button is
pressed to select satellite radio stations unless
optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT or SIRIUS™ satellite radio
service subscription is active. Satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.

Audio main operation
POWER/VOLUME control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the POWER/VOLUME control knob while
the system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD)
which was playing immediately before the system
was turned off.
To turn the system off,
POWER/VOLUME control knob.

press

the

Turn the POWER/VOLUME control knob to adjust the volume.
This vehicle may be equipped with speed sensitive control volume (SSV) for audio. The audio
volume changes as the driving speed changes.

Press the AUDIO knob to change the mode as
follows:

For setting the clock on type A and B audio
systems see “Adjusting the time” earlier in this
section.
DISP (display) button:

BASS → MID → TREBLE → FADE → BALANCE
→ SSV (if so equipped)

This DISP (display) button will show text about
MP3, SAT or CD information in the audio display.

To adjust Bass, Mid (Midrange), Treble, Fade and
Balance, press the AUDIO knob until the desired
mode appears in the display. Turn the Tuning
knob to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired
level. You can also use the Tuning knob to adjust
Fader and Balance modes. Fader adjusts the
sound level between the front and rear speakers
and Balance adjusts the sound between the right
and left speakers.

CD display mode

To change the SSV mode to OFF, LOW, MID or
HIGH, turn the Tuning knob to the right or left.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, press the AUDIO knob repeatedly
until the radio or CD display reappears. Otherwise, the radio or CD display will automatically
reappear after about 10 seconds.
Clock set (type C only)
1. Press and hold the H button to advance
hours.
2. Press and hold the M button to advance
minutes.

To change the text displayed while playing a CD
with text, press the DISP button. The DISP button
will allow you to scroll through CD text as follows:
Disc title ←→ Track title.
To change the default display mode push the
tune knob to display mode and rotate the knob to
select the following display mode: Disc title ←→
Track title ←→ Track number.
Once the display mode is selected press the tune
knob to store your selection. If the tuning knob is
not pressed after 8 seconds the display will refresh with the last selected display mode setting.
● Track title mode displays the title of the selected CD track.
● Disk title mode displays the title of the CD
being played.
● Track number mode displays the number
selected disc and the track that is currently
being played on the disk.

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MP3 display mode
To change the text displayed when listening to an
MP3 with MP3 text (when CD with text is being
used), press the DISP button. The DISP button
will scroll through the CD text as follows: Disc
title ←→ Track title ←→ Folder title.
To change the default display mode push the
tune knob to display mode and rotate the knob to
select the following display mode: Folder number
←→ Track title ←→ Folder title ←→ Disc title
←→ Disc number.
Once a display mode is selected press the tune
knob again to store the setting.
● Folder number mode displays the folder
number and the file number of the folder
currently being played.
● Disc number mode displays the number selected disc and the track that is currently
being played.
● Track title mode displays the ID3 track title of
the MP3 file.
● Disc title mode displays the ID3 disc title of
the MP3 file.
● Folder title mode displays the folder name
given to the MP3 folder.

Display satellite radio display mode (if so
equipped)
To change the text displayed when listening to
satellite radio (if so equipped) press the DISP
button. The DISP button will scroll through the
broadcasted information as follows: Name ←→
Title ←→ Current display mode.
To change the default display mode push the
tune knob to display mode and rotate the knob to
select the following display modes: Channel
number ←→ Channel name ←→ Name ←→
Title. Once the display mode is selected press
the tune knob again to store the setting. If the
tuning knob is not pressed after 8 seconds the
display will refresh with the last selected display
mode setting.
● Channel number mode displays the channel
number of the selected satellite radio station.
● Channel name mode displays the channel
name of the selected satellite radio station.
● Name mode displays the name of the artist,
host or weather condition of the selected
satellite radio station.
● Title mode displays the song title, show
name, or temperature of the selected satellite radio station.

FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pushing the RADIO button will change the band
as follows:
AM ←→ FM or SAT (Satellite-if so equipped)
When the RADIO button is pushed while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the POWER/VOLUME control knob is depressed to ON.
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the RADIO button is
pressed to access satellite radio stations unless
optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XMT or SIRIUS™ satellite radio
service subscription is active. Satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO
button is pushed, the compact disc will automatically be turned off and the last radio station
played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change
from stereo to monaural reception.

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CAT FOLDER (Tuning):

WARNING

PRESET A-B-C (Station memory operations):

The radio should not be tuned while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.

18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
(Satellite-if so equipped) radio to the A, B and C
preset button in any combination of FM, AM or
SAT stations.

To manually tune the radio, push the CAT
or
) or turn
FOLDER tune button (
the tuning knob to right or left.

1. Choose preset channel A, B or C using the
preset select button.

To move quickly through the channels, hold either
or
button down for more than
the
1.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning:
or
)
Push the SEEK/TRACK button (
for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low
or low to high frequencies and stop at the next
broadcasting station.
SCAN RPT tuning:
Push the SCAN RPT button for more than 1.5
seconds to stop at each broadcasting station
(AM, FM or SAT if so equipped) for 5 seconds.
Pushing the button again during this 5 second
period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will
remain tuned to that station. If the SCAN RPT
button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN
tuning moves to the next station.

2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station
band.
3. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Push and hold any of
the desired station memory buttons (1 – 6)
until a beep sound is heard.
4. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Radio data system (RDS):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band). Cur-

rently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but
many stations are now considering broadcasting
RDS data.
RDS can display:
● Station call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”.
● Station name, such as “The Groove”.
If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.

Compact disc (CD) changer operation
CAUTION
● Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
● Trying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with the
label side facing up. The compact disc will be
guided automatically into the slot and start playing. To insert the disc, first push the LOAD button.
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If the system has been turned off while the compact disc was playing, pushing the
POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the
compact disc.
LOAD button:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the LOAD
button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the
loading slot by pushing the CD insert select
button (1 – 6), then insert the CD.
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the
LOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds.
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the
display when CDs are loaded into the changer.
CD button (Type B only):
When the CD button is pushed with the system
off and the compact disc loaded, the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When the CD button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded with the radio playing, the radio will
automatically be turned off and the compact disc
will start to play.
CD·DVD button (Type A and C only):
Press the CD·DVD button to toggle the radio
between CD and DVD modes. When the radio
goes into DVD mode and the DVD player is off
the DVD player will turn on. When the DVD player

is on radio or CD can be selected. The DVD
player will remain on and broadcast audio
through the headphones in the rear of the vehicle.
The DVD player can be turned off from the radio
by selecting the DVD mode and pushing the
radio power button. The DVD player will turn off
and the radio will go to the last selected mode.

or
button is pushed for
When the
more than 1.5 seconds while a CD is playing, the
CD plays at an increased speed while fast forwarding or rewinding through the existing track
being played. When the button is released the
CD returns to normal play speed.

The DVD player can be operated by remote control or by the DVD entertainment system located
in the center console.

To play another CD that has been loaded, push a
CD select button (1 – 6).

SEEK/TRACK:
button is pushed for less than 1.5
When the
seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
track being played returns to its beginning. Push
several times to skip back through tracks. The
compact disc will go back the number of times
the button is pushed.
button is pushed for less than 1.5
When the
seconds while the compact disc is playing, the
next track will start to play from its beginning.
Push several times to skip through tracks. The
compact disc will advance the number of times
the button is pushed. (When the last track on the
compact disc is skipped through, the first track
will be played.)

CD select buttons:

SCAN/RPT:
When the SCAN/RPT play button is pushed
while the compact disc is played, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
ALL DISC RPT → 1 DISC RPT→ 1 TRACK RPT
→ ALL DISC RDM → 1 DISC RDM → ALL DISC
RPT
ALL DISC RPT: All discs loaded will be repeated.
1 DISC RPT: The disc that is currently playing will
be repeated.
1 TRACK RPT: The track that is currently playing
will be repeated
ALL DISC RDM: Tracks from all discs will be
played randomly
1 DISC RDM: Tracks from the disc that is currently playing will be played randomly

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REAR ON·OFF:
Pushing the REAR ON·OFF button for less than
1.5 seconds turns the rear seat audio controller
on. REAR CONT ON will display. Pushing it again
will turn the rear seat audio controller off. REAR
CONT OFF will display. If the vehicle is not
equipped with a rear seat audio controller, the
display will show “REAR AV N/A”.
If a DVD is loaded in the DVD entertainment
system (if so equipped), pushing the REAR
ON·OFF button for more than 1.5 seconds will
turn the DVD player on.
When the REAR ON·OFF button is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds with a DVD loaded and
another audio source playing, the other source
will automatically be turned off and the DVD will
start to play.
(SPEAKER CONTROL) button:
Push this button to turn the rear speakers off and
headphones on. Push this button again to turn
rear seat speakers back on and headphones off.

CD EJECT:
Current disc:
● Press the slot number (1 – 6) for the desired
button. The comdisc, then press the
pact disc will be ejected. If the disc is not
removed within 15 seconds, the disc will
reload.
All discs:
button for more
● Press and hold the
than 1.5 seconds. The compact discs will be
ejected one by one. If a disc is not removed
button is
within 15 seconds, or the
pressed again during the eject sequence,
the entire disc eject sequence will be canceled.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will eject
and the last source will be played.
CD IN indicator:
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate if CDs
have been loaded into the changer in CD mode
only.

LHA0408

AUX jack (if so equipped)
1 is located below the air condiThe AUX jack s
tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack accepts
any standard analog audio input such as from a
portable cassette tape player, MP3 player or
laptop computers.

Press the AUX button to play a compatible device
when it is plugged into the AUX jack.

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MODE select switch
Push the mode select switch to change the mode
in the following sequence: PRESET A → PRESET B → PRESET C → CD → DVD (if so
equipped).
While in one of the preset radio station banks (A,
B or C), use the tuning switch to select one of the
preset radio stations (1-6).

Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch up or down to
increase or decrease the volume.
LHA0049

CD CARE AND CLEANING
● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
● Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center
to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do
not wipe the disc using a circular motion.
● Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
● A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.

LHA0269

1.
2.
3.
4.

Volume control switch
MODE select switch
POWER on/off switch
Tuning switch

STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.

Tuning
Memory change (radio):
or
) for less
Push the tuning switch (
than 1.5 seconds to change the radio frequency.
Seek tuning (radio):
or
) for
Push the tuning switch (
more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station.

POWER on/off switch
With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.

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FF, REW:

Next/Previous track (CD):

or
) for less
Push the tuning switch (
1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present program or skip to the next program.
Push several times to skip back or skip through
programs.

or
for less
Push the tuning switch
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.

To stop the FF or REW function, press the
or
button for less than 1.5 seconds again.
When playing a CD in the CD changer (if so
equipped), push the tuning switch (
or
) for more than 1.5 seconds to change
between discs when multiple CDs are loaded.
Memory change (radio):
While in one of the preset radio station banks (A,
or
B or C), push the tuning switch
for less than 1.5 seconds to change to the next
preset station in memory.

This system searches for the blank intervals between selections. If there is a blank interval within
1 program or there is no interval between programs, the system may not stop in the desired or
expected location.
Change disc (CD) (if so equipped):
or
for more
Push the tuning switch
than 1.5 seconds to change the playing disc up
or down.

Seek tuning (radio):
or
for more
Push the tuning switch
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.

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REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (if so
equipped)
Push the REAR AV button on the front radio
control panel to turn the rear controls on. Push
the button again to turn rear controls off.
The headphones symbol illuminates on the front
display when the rear audio controls are on. Two
headphone jacks are provided so two rear seat
passengers may listen to the audio system privately.
The rear volume controls can only increase the
volume to the level at which the front radio volume
control is set.
One or two infrared headphones are included if
the vehicle is equipped with the DVD entertainment system. Most portable radio headphones
work with the rear audio controls.

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

VOL (volume) control button
MODE select button
speaker control button
NEXT button
SEEK button
Headphone jacks

Infrared headphone transmitter lens*
*Red transmitters will be visible when
infrared headphones are on.

For vehicles equipped with the FM/AM/SAT radio
with compact disc player, if the rear passengers
turn off the rear speakers and are using headphones they may choose to listen to a different
media than the front passengers. The rear passengers can listen to the radio while the front
passengers can listen to the same thing, a CD or
SAT radio (if so equipped).

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NISSAN MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM (MES) (if so equipped)
VOL (volume) button:

NEXT button:

The VOL button allows the rear passengers to
adjust the headphone volume level.

When the NEXT button is pushed while in AM or
FM mode, the radio will change to the next preset.

(SPEAKER CONTROL) button:

The NEXT button does not function while in SAT
radio mode or when playing a DVD or CD.

Push this button to turn the rear speakers off and
headphones on. Push this button again to turn
rear seat speakers back on and headphones off.

ANTENNA

MODE button:

The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
passenger and driver side windows.

The MODE button allows the rear passengers to
change between AM, FM, CD, DVD and AUX.
The media options are listed on the face plate of
the rear audio controls. When a source of media
is selected, the media label will be illuminated.
SEEK button:
In AM or FM mode the SEEK button allows the
rear seat passengers to find the next radio station
up or down the station band frequency.
In CD mode the SEEK button allows the rear
passengers to find the next or previous selection
on the CD.

Window antenna

CAUTION
● Do not place metalized film near the
rear driver or passenger side window
glass or attach any metal parts to it. This
may cause poor reception or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear
driver or passenger side window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the
antenna with a dampened soft cloth.

LHA0389

WARNING
● The Mobile Entertainment System is
designed for rear seat passenger viewing only.
● The driver must not attempt to operate
the Mobile Entertainment System while
the vehicle is in motion so that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.

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CAUTION
● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mercury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
● Use a damp, soft cloth when cleaning
the Mobile Entertainment System components. Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions.
● Do not attempt to use the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
-4°F (-20°C) or above 158°F (70°C)].
● To avoid draining the vehicle battery, do
not operate the system more than 15
minutes without starting the engine.

LHA0316

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

EJECT button
DVD slot
ENTER button
POWER on/off button
MODE button
Input jacks
STOP button
PLAY/PAUSE button
MENU button
DISPLAY button
NAVIGATION keys

DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLAYER
CONTROLS
Refer to “Playing a digital video disc (DVD)” later
in this section for the function of each button.

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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

DISPLAY button
MODE button
SUBTITLE button
AUDIO button
ANGLE button
CLEAR button
PAUSE button
PLAY button
FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE
button
MENU button
NAVIGATION keys
BACK button
NUMERIC KEYPAD

REMOTE CONTROL
Refer to “Playing a digital video disc (DVD)” later
in this section for the function of each button.

LHA0315

FLIP-DOWN SCREEN
The flip-down screen has a wireless remote con1 located at the bottom of the
trol receiver s
screen.

CAUTION
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

POWER button
STOP button
NEXT TRACK/CHAPTER and PREVIOUS TRACK/CHAPTER button
TITLE button
ENTER button

● The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mercury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.

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● The screen rotates down to view and up
into the housing to store when not in
use. Ensure that the screen is latched
securely into the housing when stored.

SAA0720

SAA0721

Headphones

NOTE:

Power ON/OFF:

For optimum infrared headphone performance, increase the volume on the rear
seat controller to the maximum level and
adjust the infrared headphone volume using the volume control on the headphones.
Using a lower volume setting on the rear
seat controller can cause static noise in the
infrared headphones.

Push the power button to turn the headphones
on or off.
Volume control:
Turn the volume control knob to adjust the volume.
The headphones will automatically be turned off
in 30 seconds if there is no sound during that
period. To prevent the battery from being discharged, keep the power suppy turned off when
not in use.

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PLAYING A DIGITAL VIDEO DISC
(DVD)
CAUTION
● Only operate the DVD while the vehicle
engine is running. Operating the DVD
for extended periods of time with the
engine OFF can discharge the vehicle
battery.
● Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled liquids may cause the system to
malfunction.
● The driver must not attempt to wear the
headphones while the vehicle is in motion so that full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.

Press the REAR AV button located on the front
controls for more than 1.5 seconds to hear the
sound of the DVD player through the speakers.
button on the front controls
Pushing the
turns the rear speakers on and off.
It is possible to operate the DVD player by remote
control.
Headphones are a wireless type and no cables
are necessary. You can use them in almost all the
ranges in the rear seat. (It is not possible to use
the headphones in the front seat.)

MODE select button:
Push the Mode button to select Audio/Video
source between DVD and AUX input (input jacks
on the faceplate, Red = right channel audio input,
White = left channel audio input, and Yellow =
Video input).
The display will show the “AUX” in the upper left
corner of the display for 4 seconds once the
Mode is changed to AUX.
To use the input jacks, refer to “Auxiliary input
jacks” in this section.
or

POWER on/off button:
With the ignition switch turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER button to turn the
DVD player on or off.

● While playing video CD media, this DVD
player does not guarantee complete
functionality of all video CD formats.

Insert the DVD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The DVD will be guided automatically
into the slot.

With the DVD player, you can hear DVD videos,
video CDs and CDs using headphones. Passengers in the rear seat can enjoy the sound independently of the front seat.

If the DVD player is off and a DVD is inserted, the
DVD player will automatically turn on.

CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.

PLAY:

When the PLAY/PAUSE button on the player or
the PLAY button on the remote control is pushed,
the player will play.
In play mode, the display will briefly show
on the upper left corner of the display.
FF (Fast Forward), REW
(Remote control only):
Push FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE buttons to carry out the fast forward or fast reverse
presentation at 5 times normal play speed.
Push FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE buttons again or PLAY button to resume the normal
play speed.

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NEXT CHAPTER/
PREVIOUS CHAPTER
(Remote control only):
(NEXT CHAPTER) button is
When the
pushed while the DVD is being played, the program next to the present one will start to play from
its beginning. Push several times to skip through
programs. The DVD will advance the number of
times the button is pushed. When
(PREVIOUS CHAPTER) button is
the
pushed, the program being played returns to its
beginning. Push several times to skip back
through programs. The DVD will go back the
number of times the button is pushed.
or

PAUSE:

When the PLAY/PAUSE button on the player or
the PAUSE button on the remote control is
pushed, the player will pause playing of the meon
dia. In pause mode, the player will show
the upper left corner of the display until the player
is changed to another mode.
STOP:
Push the STOP button once to stop playing the
in the upper
media. The display will show
left corner of the display for 4 seconds, and the
last disc position will be stored. When the PLAY

button is pushed again, it will resume at the
stored disc track and time position.
If the STOP button is pushed again when the
player is already in Stop mode, it will reinitialize
the pointer to the beginning of the disc. In effect it
will ignore the last stored disc position and upon
receipt of the next play message it will begin at
the Title Menu, or at “the beginning of the disc”.
EJECT:
When the EJECT button is pushed with the DVD
loaded, it will be ejected.
in
The display will show the EJECT symbol
the upper left corner of the display for 4 seconds
once the EJECT button is pushed.
If the DVD is not loaded, the display will show
“NO DISC”.
If the DVD comes out and is not removed within
25 seconds, it will be pulled back into the slot to
protect it.
DISPLAY:
If the DISPLAY control is pushed for less than 2
seconds, the display menu will appear on the
screen.
● The display menu will remain on the screen
for 10 seconds if no subsequent control
activations occur.

● Use NAVIGATION KEYS to navigate within
the display menu, and use ENTER to select
the item.
● Holding the DISPLAY control on the faceplate for longer than approximately 2 seconds while in the display menu will reset the
display characteristics to their nominal values. (Faceplate feature only)
If the DISPLAY control button on the faceplate is
pushed for more than 2 seconds, the media
track/time information will be displayed along the
bottom of the display. Pushing the DISPLAY control for more than 2 seconds will remove the
media track/time information from the display.
(Faceplate feature only)
ENTER:
In MENU mode, push the ENTER button to select
MENU items.
In the display menu, push the ENTER button to
select items for modification, as per the onscreen instructions.
ENTER:
In MENU mode, push the ENTER button to select
MENU items.
In the display menu, push the ENTER button to
select items for modification, as per the onscreen instructions.

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MENU:
If the media is in PLAY mode and the MENU
button is pressed, the DVD menu will appear on
the screen. Use Navigation Keys to navigate
within the menu, and use ENTER to select the
item.
Push the MENU button again to return to PLAY
mode.
TITLE (Remote control only):
Push TITLE button to return the DVD media to the
“title” of the DVD.
Push TITLE button again to return to the previous
stop point and play.
BACK (Remote control only):
Push the BACK button to exit the current active
menu and return to the previous menu.
SUBTITLE (Remote control only):
Push the SUBTITLE button to call up subtitle
selection menu.
Repeatedly press the SUBTITLE button to cycle
through each available subtitle.
AUDIO (Remote control only):
Push the AUDIO button to call up audio menu.

Repeatedly press the AUDIO button to cycle
through each available audio track.
ANGLE (Remote control only):
Push the ANGLE button to call up camera angle
menu.
Repeatedly press the ANGLE button to cycle
through each available angle.
CLEAR (Remote control only):
Push the CLEAR button to clear all numeric inputs, if actuated prior to expiration of the
3-second timer.
NUMERIC KEYPAD (0–9 & ≥10) (Remote
control only):
Push the NUMERIC KEYPAD to directly access
disc chapters, titles or tracks by inputting their
numeric value.
The “≥10” button input numbers greater than or
equal to 10, allowing up three digits to be input
for selecting chapter/title/track number.
The subsequent actuation of numeric buttons will
continuously shift the previously input number to
the “left”.

The operator can cancel the input
chapter/title/track number by actuating the
CLEAR control prior to the expiration of the
3-second timer.
These functions can be used only for the DVD
discs which correspond to them.

Auxiliary input jacks
The auxiliary input jacks are located on the control
panel. Compatible devices such as video games
camcorders and portable video players can be
connected to the auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jacks are color coded for identification purposes.
● Yellow - video input
● White - left channel audio input
● Red - right channel audio input

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to clean the
surfaces of your NISSAN mobile entertainment
system. (DVD player face, screen, remote control, etc.)

The chapter/title/track number will be automatically selected (if valid, based on media content) if
3 seconds expire without any keypad inputs.

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● A new disc may be rough on its inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges using the side of a pen or pencil
as illustrated.

CAUTION
● Do not use any solvents or cleaning
solutions when cleaning the video
system.

● Never attempt to use a DVD that has
been cracked, deformed, or repaired
using adhesive. Doing so may cause
damage to the equipment.

● Do not use excessive force on the monitor screen.
● Avoid touching or scratching the monitor screen as it may become dirty or
damaged.

● Handle the DVD carefully to avoid contamination or flaws. Otherwise, signals may not
be read properly.

● Do not attempt to use the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
-4°F (-20°C) or above 158°F (70°C)].
● Do not attempt to operate the system in
extreme humidity conditions (less than
10% or more than 75%).

LHA0049

HOW TO HANDLE THE DVD
CAUTION
● Handle a DVD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from
the center to the outer edge using a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc
using a circular motion.

● Do not write, draw or attach anything on any
side of the DVD.
● Do not store the DVD in locations with direct
sunlight or in high temperatures or humidity.
● Always place discs in the storage case when
they are not being used.
● Do not put on any sticker or write anything
on either surface of the DVD.

● Do not use a conventional record
cleaner, benzine, thinner or alcohol intended for industrial use.

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● DVD’s with a region code other than
A is displayed in
“1”. The region code s
a small symbol printed on the top of
B
the DVD s
● DVD’s that are not round
● DVD’s with a paper label
● DVD’s that are warped, scratched, or
have unequal edges
● Recordable digital video discs (DVD-R)
● Rewritable digital video discs (DVD-RW)
If a DVD with a paper label is used and
becomes jammed you may be able to reset
the unit and eject the jammed disc with the
following procedure:
1. Record the radio presets
2. Disconnect the negative terminal from
the battery for five minutes
LHA0484

DVD player operation precautions
Do not use the following DVD’s as they may
cause the DVD player to malfunction:
● 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter

LHA0318

Remote control and headphones
battery replacement
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid.

3. Reconnect the negative battery terminal

2. Replace batteries with new ones.

4. Check to see if the jammed DVD has
been ejected. If it has not, try to eject
the DVD by pushing the eject button.

● Size AA (remote control)

5. If the disc cannot be ejected see your
Nissan dealer for further assistance
6. Re-program the radio presets

● Size AAA (headphones)
and
ends on
Make sure that the
the batteries match the markings inside the
compartment.
3. Close the lid securely.

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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
● When changing batteries, do not let dust or
oil get on the remote control and headphones.
FCC Notice:

SAA0723

If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement close the lid securely.
● If you will not be using the remote control for
long periods of time, remove the batteries.
● Replacement of the batteries is needed
when the remote control only functions at
extremely close distances to the DVD player
or not at all.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
cautions, otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.

WARNING
● A cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving.
● If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion, the hands free cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Exercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
● If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.

● Be careful not to touch the battery terminal.
● An improperly disposed battery can harm
the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

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CAUTION
● Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the electronic control
modules.
● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control system harnesses. Do not route the
antenna wire next to any harness.
● Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
● Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
● For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Three-way catalyst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Driving safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Engine protection mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Cruise control operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Increasing fuel economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Using four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Transfer case shifting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Parking/parking on hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Brake precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Rear sonar system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Special winter equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness or
death.

● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all windows fully open, and have the vehicle
inspected immediately.
● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
such as a garage.
● Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for any extended length of time.
● Keep the lift gate and rear vent windows
closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
gases could be drawn into the passenger compartment. If you must drive with
the lift gate or rear vent windows open,
follow these precautions:
1. Open all the windows.
air recirculation but2. Set the
ton to off and the fan control dial to
high to circulate the air.
● If electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass to a trailer through
the seal on the lift gate or the body,
follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
● The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic
whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering
into
the
passenger
compartment.
c. You notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust system.
d. You have had an accident involving
damage to the exhaust system, underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING
● The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are very hot. Keep people, animals
or flammable materials away from the
exhaust system components.
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.

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CAUTION
● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits
from leaded gasoline will seriously reduce the three-way catalyst’s ability to
help reduce exhaust pollutants.
● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in the ignition, fuel injection, or
electrical systems can cause overrich
fuel flow into the three-way catalyst,
causing it to overheat. Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance or other unusual
operating
conditions
are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by a NISSAN dealer.
● Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
three-way catalyst.
● Do not race the engine while warming it
up.
● Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)

They have higher ground clearance than passenger cars to make them capable of performing in a
variety of on-pavement and off-road applications.
This gives them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road, allowing
you to anticipate problems. However, they are not
designed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at
all possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. As
with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control
or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read the driving safety precautions
later in this section.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if underinflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.

● The low tire pressure warning system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 20 MPH (32 km/h). Also, this
system may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute
and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When
the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.

● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low
ambient temperature, check the tire pressure for all four tires.

Additional information:
● This system does not monitor the tire pressure of the spare tire.

WARNING

● You can also check the pressure of all tires
(except the spare tire) on the display screen.
The order of the tire pressure figures displayed on the screen does not correspond
with the actual order of the tire position. See
“Tire pressure information” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems” section.

● If the low tire pressure warning light
flashes while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce
vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Serious vehicle damage could
occur and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label to
turn the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it with
a spare tire as soon as possible. (See
“Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency”
section for changing a flat tire.)
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated and the low tire pressure
warning system will not function. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.

For additional information, see “Low tire pressure
warning light” in the “Instruments and controls”
section, “Low tire pressure warning system” in
the “In case of emergency” section.

● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.

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CAUTION
Do not place metalized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This
may cause poor reception of the signals
from the tire pressure sensors, and the
low tire pressure warning system will not
function properly.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interface, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering maneuvers, because these driving practices could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As with
any vehicle, loss of control could result in a
collision with other vehicles or objects, or
cause the vehicle to roll over, particularly if
the loss of control causes the vehicle to
slide sideways. Be attentive at all times, and
avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under
the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription or over-the-counter drugs which may
cause drowsiness). Always wear your seat belt as
outlined in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual, and also instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions
and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
or improperly belted person is significantly
more likely to be injured or killed than a
person properly wearing a seat belt.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time
and impairs judgement. Driving after
drinking alcohol increases the likelihood
of being involved in an accident injuring
yourself and others. Additionally, if you
are injured in an accident, alcohol can
increase the severity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,
you must choose not to drive under the influence
of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are
injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Although the local laws vary on what is considered
to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most people
underestimate the effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And
that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your
ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.

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DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and
off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep water or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for
leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that two-wheel drive models are less
capable than four-wheel drive models for rough
road driving and extrication when stuck in deep
snow or mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING
● Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving
over rough terrain.
● Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can
tip over sideways much more easily
than they can forward or backward.

● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If
you drive down them, you may not be
able to control your speed. If you drive
across them, you may roll over.
● Do not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
● Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an
accident.
● If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to turn around. Your vehicle
could tip or roll over. Always back
straight down in R (Reverse) gear and
apply brakes to control your speed.
● Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an accident. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
gear to control your speed.
● Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Properly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.

● To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack and evenly
distribute the load. Secure heavy loads
in the cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in
this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over.
● Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move suddenly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.
● Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.
● Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your NISSAN is more affected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.
● Do not drive beyond the performance
capablity of the tires, even with 4WD
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IGNITION SWITCH
● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
● If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your NISSAN four-wheel drive vehicle
has a higher center of gravity than a
two-wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle is
not designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional two-wheel
drive vehicles. Failure to operate this
vehicle correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
● Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the rear
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.
● Be sure to check the brakes immediately after driving in mud or water. See
“Brake system” later in this section for
“Wet brakes”.
● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.

● Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. See “Periodic maintenance” in the “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide.”

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The ignition lock is designed so the key cannot be
turned to the LOCK position and removed until
the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When removing the key from the ignition, make
sure the shift selector lever is in the P (Park)
position.
If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park)
position, the key cannot be moved to the LOCK
position.

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To remove the key from the ignition switch:
1. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) position with the key in the ON position.
2. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.
If the selector lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position after the key is turned to the OFF position or when the key cannot be turned to the
LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the
key.
1. Move the shift selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON
position.
3. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
The shift selector lever is designed so it cannot
moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF
position or if the key is removed from the switch.
The shift selector lever can be moved if the
ignition switch is in the ON position and the
foot brake pedal is depressed.

There is an OFF position between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position
is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.
When the ignition is in the OFF position,
the steering wheel is not locked.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it
must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.

KEY POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (Not used) (1)
ACC: (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not running.

To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to
the LOCK position. Remove the key. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the key
and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left.

ON: Normal operating position (3)

If the key will not turn from the LOCK position, turn the steering wheel to the left or
right while turning the key to unlock the
key cylinder.

This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the key. It automatically returns to the ON position.

WARNING
Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK
position while driving. The steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
START: (4)

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not
allow the engine to start without the use of the
registered key.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
If the engine fails to start using a registered key
(for example, when interference is caused by
another registered key, an automated toll road
device or automatic payment device on the key
ring), restart the engine using the following procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position, and wait approximately 10 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN recommends placing the registered key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.

● Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Lock all doors.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.

STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shift selector lever cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position or if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift selector lever is in any of the
driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
● If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then crank the engine. Release the
key and the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.

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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
● If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After
cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.

CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the key off and wait 10
seconds before cranking again, otherwise
the starter could be damaged.

ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode to
reduce the chance of damage if the coolant temperature 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).

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.

Engine power and, under some conditions, vehicle 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.

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.

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 reduced.
2. The air conditioning cooling function does
not turn back ON.
3. The engine oil pressure warning/engine
ilcoolant temperature high indicator
luminates, this may indicate a malfunction.
Move the vehicle off the road in a safe area
and allow the engine to cool. If after checkremains
ing the oil and coolant, the
on, do not continue to drive and call a
NISSAN dealer.
The malfunction indicator lamp may also come
ON. If only it remains on, you do not need to have
your vehicle towed, but have it inspected soon by
a NISSAN dealer. See “Malfunction indicator
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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 collision. 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
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause serious damage to the engine almost immediately. 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 (Neutral) to R (Reverse), or L (Low). 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 P (Park) or R (Reverse)
while the vehicle is moving. This could
cause an accident.

CAUTION
● When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot
brake should be used for this purpose.
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.

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
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal before attempting to move
the shift selector lever out of the P (Park)
position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
move the shift selector lever into a driving
gear.
3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start
the vehicle in motion.
The automatic transmission is designed so
the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed
before shifting from P (Park) to any drive
position while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
The shift selector lever cannot be moved
out of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition key is turned
to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the
key is removed.

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled to produce maximum
power and smooth operation.

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WARNING
Apply the parking brake if the selector
lever is in any position while the engine is
not running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal injury
or property damage.

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To move the selector lever:
: Shift while depressing the brake pedal
: Shift without depressing brake pedal

Shifting
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal and move the shift selector lever out of the
P (Park) position.

If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for
any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or
any D (Drive) position, the key cannot be turned
to the LOCK position and be removed from the
ignition switch. Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position, then the key can be turned to
LOCK.
P (Park):
Use this selector position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine. Make sure
the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake
pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever from N (Neutral) or any drive
position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
first, then move the shift selector lever into the P
(Park) position.

R (Reverse):

CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
Use this position to back up. Make sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before selecting
the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal
must be depressed to move the selector
lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive
position to R (Reverse).
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may
shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
4 (Fourth gear):
Use this position for driving up and down long
slopes where engine braking would be advantageous.
Do not downshift into the 4 position at speeds
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4H:

1 (Low gear):

62 MPH (100 km/h)

Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly
or slow driving through deep snow, sand or mud,
or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.

4LO:
31 MPH (50 km/h)
3 (Third gear):
Use this position for driving up and down long
slopes where engine braking would be advantageous.

Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds
over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 1 position.
2WD and AUTO:

2 (Second gear):

43 MPH (70 km/h) w/o tow mode

Use this position for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades.

4H:

Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds
over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 2 position.
2WD and AUTO:
71 MPH (115 km/h) w/o tow mode
62 MPH (100 km/h) w/tow mode
4H:
62 MPH (100 km/h)

37 MPH (60 km/h) w/tow mode
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43 MPH (70 km/h) w/o tow mode

Shift lock release

37 MPH (60 km/h) w/tow mode

If the battery is discharged, the shift selector lever
may not be moved from the P (Park) position even
with the brake pedal depressed.

4LO:
31 MPH (50 km/h)

To move the shift selector lever, release the shift
lock. The shift selector lever can be moved to N
(Neutral). However, the steering wheel will be
locked unless the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. This allows the vehicle to be moved
if the battery is discharged.

4LO:
31 MPH (50 km/h)

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PARKING BRAKE
To push the shift lock release, complete the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover as
shown.
4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock
release slot and push down.
5. Move the shift selector lever to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift
lock release.
6. Turn the key to the ON position to unlock the
steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be
moved to the desired location.
If the shift selector lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the automatic transmission system as soon as possible.

WARNING
If the selector lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the brake pedal is depressed,
the stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident
injuring yourself and others.

Accelerator downshift
— in D position —

WARNING

For passing or hill climbing, depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.

● Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.

Fail-safe

● Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.

When the fail-safe operation occurs, please note
that the transmission will be locked in any of the
forward gears according to the condition.

● Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.

If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. This will occur
even if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, turn the ignition key
OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then turn the
key back to the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating condition. If it does not return to its normal
operating condition, have a NISSAN dealer
check the transmission and repair it if necessary.

● Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.

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CRUISE CONTROL
● The SET indicator light may blink when the
cruise control main switch is turned ON
while
pushing
the
ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (located
on the steering wheel). To properly set the
cruise control system, use the following procedures.

WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
● When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
LSD0091

To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it
will release.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.

WSD0153

1.
2.
3.
4.

ACCEL/RES switch
COAST/SET switch
ON/OFF switch
CANCEL switch

● In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
● On winding or hilly roads.
● On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.).

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the instrument panel then blinks to
warn the driver.
● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

● In very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

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To turn on the cruise control, push the main
switch. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the
instrument panel comes on. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set
speed.

The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if:
● you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch.
The preset speed is deleted from memory.
● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
● you move the shift selector lever to N (Neutral).

● To pass another vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods.

● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.

● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.

To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods.

● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.

● Push the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the instrument panel goes out.
● Tap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
● Turn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and SET indicator light in the
instrument panel go out.

● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows to
the desired speed.
● Push and release the COAST/SET switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed decreases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).

● Push and release the ACCEL/RES switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed increases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods.
● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it.

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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine
performance.
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Avoid quick starts.

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.

● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more
economical to use the air conditioner and
leave the windows closed to reduce drag.

● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.

●

● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.

Use 4H or 4L position only when
necessary. Four-wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy.

● Use a proper gear range which suits road
conditions. On level roads, shift into high
gear as soon as possible.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Keep your engine tuned up.

● Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

● Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule.

● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.

● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the front wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel
economy. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.

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(4WD)

USING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

CAUTION
● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO
position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO
may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear
and increased fuel consumption.

TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING
PROCEDURES

2WD or 4WD shift procedure:

All mode 4WD system provides 4 positions
(AUTO, 2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select
the desired drive mode according to the driving
conditions.

If the 4WD warning light turns on when
you are driving on dry hard surface
roads:
– in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,
move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
with the brake pedal depressed, and
shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
● The transfer case may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warning
light blinking rapidly.

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4WD Shift
Switch
Position

AUTO

Indicator Light
Wheels
Driven

4WD shift

Transfer 4LO
position

Use Conditions

4WD Shift Procedure

Rear
wheels
or 4
wheels

For driving on paved or slippery roads

Rear
wheels

For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy
drive) or state dynamometer I/M testing

4
wheels

For driving on rocky, sandy or snow-covered
roads

Move the 4WD switch.
2WD <—> AUTO <—> 4H
4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engaged.
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO MOVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECT LEVER TO THE N POSITION IN THIS OPERATION.
PERFORM THIS OPERATION WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT.

2WD

4H
*1
May blink

Neutral disengages the automatic transmission mechanical parking lock, which will
allow the vehicle to roll. Do not leave the
transfer shift position in Neutral.*2

Illuminated

For use when maximum power and traction
is required (for example: on steep grades or
rocky, sandy, muddy roads)

Neutral

4LO

4
wheels

1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the automatic transmission selector lever to the N position.
3. Push the 4WD shift switch and move it to 4LO or 4H with the
brake pedal depressed.
YOU CANNOT MOVE THE TRANSFER 4WD SHIFT SWITCH BETWEEN 4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H)UNLESS YOU HAVE FIRST
STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND
MOVED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL. *3

*1: The transfer 4LO position indicator light may blink. Stop the vehicle. Be sure to shift the 4WD shift switch after the automatic transmission lever has been shifted to the N position. If the indicator light
keeps blinking after the 4WD shift procedure in the previous page, drive slowly without abrupt maneuvers for a while. Then the light will turn on or off.
• Avoid making a turn or abrupt starts while shifting to 4LO. Otherwise gears may grind, damaging the drive system.
*2: While changing in and out of 4LO, the ignition key must be ON and the vehicle’s engine must be running for a shift to take place and for the indicator lights (4WD shift and 4LO position indicator) to
be operable. Otherwise, the shift will not take place and no indicator lights will be on or flashing.
indicator light (if so equipped) will also turn on when 4LO is selected. See “Vehicle
*3: Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO. The
dynamic control system” later in this section.

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The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to
select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the
driving conditions. There are four types of drive
modes available, AUTO, 2WD, 4H and 4LO.
The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the
transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to
move between each mode, 2WD, AUTO, 4H and
4LO.
You must push the switch in to select 4LO,
and the vehicle MUST be stationary and the
automatic transmission selector lever in
the N position when changing into or out of
4LO.

WARNING
When parking, apply the parking brake
before stopping the engine and make sure
that the 4WD shift indicator light is on and
the ATP warning light goes off. Otherwise,
the vehicle could unexpectedly move even
if the automatic transmission is in the P
position.

CAUTION
● Never shift the 4WD shift switch between 4LO and 4H while driving.
● The 4H position provides greater traction. Avoid excessive speed, as it will
cause increased fuel consumption and
higher oil temperatures, and could
damage
drivetrain
components.
Speeds over 62.5 MPH (100 km/h) in 4H
is not recommended.
● The 4LO position provides maximum
power and traction. Avoid raising vehicle speed excessively, as the maximum speed is approximately 31 MPH
(50 km/h).
● When driving straight, shift the 4WD
shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO or 4H
position. Do not move the 4WD shift
switch when making a turn or reversing.
● Do not shift the 4WD shift switch (between 2WD, AUTO and 4H) while driving
on steep downhill grades. Use the engine brake and low automatic transmission gears (D1 or D2) for engine
braking.

● Do not operate the 4WD shift switch
(between 2WD, AUTO and 4H) with the
rear wheels spinning.
● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the 4H or 4LO position. Driving on dry
hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause
unnecessary noise and tire wear.
NISSAN recommends driving in the
2WD or AUTO position under these
conditions.
● The 4WD transfer case may not be
shifted between 4H and 4LO at low ambient temperatures and the transfer
4LO position indicator light may blink
even when the 4WD shift switch is
shifted. After driving for a while you can
change the 4WD transfer case between
4H and 4LO.
When driving on rough roads,
● Set the 4WD shift switch to AUTO, 4H or
4LO.
● Drive carefully according to the road surface
conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck,
● Place stones or wooden blocks under the
tires to free the vehicle.

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● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4LO.

4LO, you may feel a jolt. This is not
abnormal.

● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat
forward and backward movement to increase the movement.

● When the vehicle is stopped after making a turn, you may feel a slight jolt
after the selector lever is shifted to N or
P. This occurs because the transfer
clutch is released and not because of a
malfunction.

● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tire chains
may be effective.

CAUTION

● Do not spin the tires excessively. Tires
will sink deep into the mud, making it
difficult to free the vehicle.
● Avoid shifting gears with the engine
running at high speeds as this may
cause malfunction.

4WD shift switch operations

LSD0093

● Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the
2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO position, depending on driving conditions.
● With the switch set to the AUTO position,
distribution of torque to the front and rear
wheels changes automatically, depending
on road conditions encountered [ratio; 0 :
100 (2WD) → 50 : 50 (4WD)]. This results
in improved driving stability.
● If the 4WD shift switch is operated
while making a turn, accelerating or
decelerating or if the key switch is
turned off while in the AUTO, 4H or

● When driving straight, shift the 4WD
shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO or 4H
position. Do not move the 4WD shift
switch when making a turn or reversing.
● Do not shift the 4WD shift switch while
driving on steep downhill grades. Use
the engine brake and low automatic
transmission gears (D1 or D2) for engine braking.
● Do not operate the 4WD shift switch
with the rear wheels spinning.
● Before placing the 4WD shift switch in
the 4H position from 2WD or AUTO,
ensure the vehicle speed is less than
62.5 MPH (100 km/h). Failure to do so
can damage the 4WD system.
● Never shift the 4WD shift switch between 4LO and 4H while driving.

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drive the vehicle straight, accelerate or
decelerate or move the vehicle in reverse, then shift the 4WD shift switch.

● Engine idling speed is high while warming up the engine. Be especially careful
when starting or driving on slippery surfaces with the 4WD shift switch set in
AUTO.

● If the 4WD warning light comes on, the
4WD indicator light goes out.

4WD shift indicator light

CAUTION

LSD0094

The 4WD shift indicator light is located in the
odometer display.
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indicator light will illuminate the position selected by
the 4WD shift switch.
● The 4WD shift indicator light may blink
while shifting from one drive mode to
the other. When the shifting is completed, the 4WD shift indicator light
will come on. If the indicator light does
not come on immediately, make sure
the area around the vehicle is safe, and

● When the 4WD shift switch is turned to
the AUTO position at low ambient temperatures, the 4WD shift indicator light
may show 4H. If this happens, all four
wheels are driven as torque distribution
is in the 4H position. Be careful as the
vehicle may become difficult to turn.
When the vehicle is driven, the 4WD
shift indicator light should change to
AUTO.
● If the 4WD shift indicator light indication changes to 2WD when the 4WD
shift switch is shifted to the AUTO or 4H
position at low ambient temperatures,
the 2WD mode may be being engaged
due to malfunctioning drive system. If
the indicator does not return to normal
and the 4WD warning light comes on,
have the system checked by the nearest
NISSAN dealer.

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4WD warning light

Warning light

Comes on

Blinks rapidly

Blinks slowly

Comes on or blinks
when:
There is a malfunction in the 4–wheel
drive system
The transfer case
oil temperature is
abnormally high
The difference in
wheel rotation is
large

The 4WD warning light is located in the meter.
The 4WD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.
If any malfunction occurs in the 4WD system
when the key switch is ON, the warning light will
either remain illuminated or blink.
If the 4WD warning light comes on, the 4WD
shift indicator light goes out.

High-temperature transfer case oil makes the
warning light blink rapidly (about twice per second). If the warning light blinks rapidly during
operation, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Then if the light goes off after a while, you
can continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters of front
and rear wheels will make the warning light blink
slowly (about once per two seconds). Change
the 4WD shift switch into 2WD and do not drive
fast.

CAUTION
● If the warning light comes on or blinks
slowly during operation or rapidly after
stopping the vehicle for a while, have
your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
● Shifting between 4H and 4LO is not
recommended when the 4WD warning
light turns on.
● When the warning light comes on, the
2WD mode may be engaged even if the
4WD shift switch is in AUTO or 4H. Be
especially careful when driving. If corresponding parts are malfunctioning, the
4WD mode will not be engaged even if
the 4WD shift switch is shifted.

● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO
position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO
may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear
and increased fuel consumption.
If the 4WD warning light turns on when
you are driving on dry hard surface
roads:
– in the AUTO or 4H position, shift the
4WD shift switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position, stop the vehicle,
move the automatic transmission
shift selector lever to the N position
with the brake pedal depressed, and
shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD.
● If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
● The transfer case may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warning
light blinking rapidly.

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PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
A
● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: s

Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb.
B
● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: s

Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
C
CURB: s
WSD0050

WARNING
● Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags. They may ignite
and cause a fire.
● Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed into P (Park). Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to
move unexpectedly or roll away and result in an accident. Make sure the shift
lever has been pushed as far forward as
it can go and cannot be moved without
depressing the foot brake pedal.

● Never leave the engine running while
the vehicle is unattended.

Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key.

● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in serious accidents.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into
traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.

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POWER STEERING

BRAKE SYSTEM

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.

The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.

If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, especially
in sharp turns and at low speeds.

WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
much harder to operate.

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance will be longer.

Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brakes and pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.

WARNING
● While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.

Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
speeds until the brakes function correctly.

Parking brake break-in
Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drum/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best brake performance.

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This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be performed by a NISSAN
dealer.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system controls the brakes so
the wheels do not lock when braking abruptly or
when braking on slippery surfaces. The system
detects the rotation speed at each wheel and
varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each
wheel from locking and sliding. By preventing
wheel lockup, the system helps the driver maintain steering control and helps to minimize swerving and spinning on slippery surfaces.

Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.

WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.

Normal operation
The anti-lock brake system does not operate at
speeds below 3 - 6 MPH (5 - 10 km/h). (The
speeds vary according to road conditions.)
When driving, the anti-lock brake system controls the wheels so they will not lock when brak-

ing abruptly or when braking on a slippery road.
Thus, difficult steering and swerving of the vehicle due to locked wheels is minimized. The
system detects the wheel rotation rate and electronically controls the pressure applied to each
brake. Slight vibration on the brake pedal accompanied by noise usually occurs while the ABS
system is operating. Such vibration and noise
encountered during abrupt braking is not a problem, but indicates that the system is functioning
properly. However, the pulsation may indicate
that road conditions are hazardous and extra care
is required while driving.

Self-test feature
The anti-lock brake system consists of electronic
sensors and hydraulic solenoids controlled by a
computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic
feature that tests the system each time you start
the engine and move the vehicle at a low speed in
forward or reverse. When the self-test occurs,
you may hear a ‘‘clunk’’ noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and is not
an indication of any malfunction. If the computer
senses any malfunction, it switches the anti-lock
brake system off and turns on the ABS brake
warning light on the instrument panel. The brake
system then operates normally, but without antilock assistance.

If the light comes on during the self-test or while
driving, take the vehicle to a NISSAN dealer for
repair.

WARNING
● The anti-lock brake system is a sophisticated device, but it cannot prevent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help
maintain vehicle control during braking
on slippery surfaces, but remember that
the stopping distance on slippery surfaces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with the anti-lock brake
system. Stopping distances may also
be longer on rough, gravel or snow covered roads, or if you are using tire
chains. Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the responsibility for safety of self and others
rests in the hands of the driver.
● Tire type and condition of tires may also
affect braking effectiveness.
● When replacing tires, install the specified size of tires on all four wheels.

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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
● When installing a spare tire, make sure
it is the proper size and type as specified on the Tire and Loading Information label. For tire placard location information, refer to “Tire and Loading
Information label” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this
manual.
● Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

When accelerating or driving on slippery surfaces, the tires may spin or slide. With the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detect
these movements and control the braking and
engine output to help improve vehicle stability.
● When the vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system is operating, the slip indicator in the
instrument panel blinks.
● If the slip indicator blinks, the road conditions are slippery. Be sure to adjust your
speed and driving to these conditions. See
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “Instruments and controls” section.
● Indicator light
– If malfunction occurs in the system,
and
indicator lights
the
come on in the instrument panel.
– If the 4WD transfer case is shifted into
indicator light will come
4LO the
on and the VDC system will be turned off.
See “Transfer case shifting procedures”
earlier in this section.
– As long as these indicator lights are on,
the traction control function is canceled.
If the vehicle is operated with the vehicle dynamic
control system off using the VDC OFF switch,

most VDC functions will be turned off. The VDC
system will still try to transfer power from a slipping drive wheel to one with more traction when
the VDC system switch is OFF. The Slip indicator
light will flash if wheel spin is detected. The ABS
will still operate with the VDC system off.
When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
indicates that the VDC system is working properly.
The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
indication of a malfunction.

WARNING
● The vehicle dynamic control system is
designed to help improve driving stability but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high
speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery surfaces and always drive carefully.

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REAR SONAR SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
● If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated, the vehicle dynamic control
system may not operate properly and
the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light may come on.
● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars
and bushings are not NISSAN approved
for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated the vehicle dynamic control
system may not operate properly. This
could adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the VDC OFF indicator light may come on.
● When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked corners,
the vehicle dynamic control system may
not operate properly and the VDC OFF
indicator light may come on. Do not
drive on these types of roads.
● When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the vehicle dynamic control off
indicator light may illuminate. This is
not a malfunction. Restart the engine
after driving onto a stable surface

● If wheels or tires other than the recommended ones are used, the vehicle dynamic control system may not operate
properly and the vehicle dynamic control off indicator light may come on.
● The vehicle dynamic control system is
not a substitute for winter tires or tire
chains on a snow covered road.

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WARNING
● Always turn and look back before backing. The RSS is not a substitute for
proper backing procedures.
● Read and understand the limitations of
the rear sonar system as contained in
this section. Inclement weather may affect the function of the RSS; this may
include reduced performance or a false
activation.
● This system is not designed to prevent
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COLD WEATHER DRIVING
● The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● If your vehicle sustains damage to the
rear bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
The Rear Sonar System (RSS) sounds a tone to
warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper
when the shift selector is in R (Reverse). The
system may not detect objects at speeds above 3
mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular
or moving objects.
The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 feet (1.8 m)
from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to
the illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the tone increases. When the obstacle is
less than 10 inches (25.0 cm) away, the tone will
sound continuously. If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches
(25.0 cm) from the side of the vehicle, the tone

will sound for only three seconds. Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will
sound again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the gear
selector is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition
is ON. The RSS OFF switch on the instrument
panel allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off.
To turn the RSS off, the ignition must be ON, and
the gear selector in R (Reverse). An indicator
light on the switch will illuminate when the system
is turned off. If the indicator light illuminates when
the RSS is not turned off, it may indicate a failure
in the RSS.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors
with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it
will affect the accuracy of the RSS.

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (if so
equipped).

ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see ‘‘Engine cooling system’’ in the
‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this
manual.

BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see ‘‘Battery’’ in the ‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this
manual.

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DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see ‘‘Changing engine coolant’’ in the
‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this
manual.

TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry pavement. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please
consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.

3. Tire chains may be used.
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before
installing tire chains. When installing tire
chains, make sure they are the proper size
for the tires on your vehicle and are installed
according to the chain manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE Class “S”
chains. Class “S” chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains
are designed to meet the minimum clearances between the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body component required to accommodate the use of a winter
traction device (tire chains or cables). The
minimum clearances are determined using
the factory equipped tire size. Other types
may damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire
chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders
or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle
handling and performance may be adversely
affected.

Never install tire chains on spare tires. Do
not use tire chains on dry roads.

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank.

DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.

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● Whatever the condition, drive with caution. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
● Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
● Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.
● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.
● Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads.
● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.

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6 In case of emergency

Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Push starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

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Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
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FLAT TIRE
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING
SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with the low tire pressure warning system. It monitors tire pressure of
all tires except the spare. When the low tire
pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your
tires is significantly underinflated. If equipped, the
system also displays pressure of all tires (except
the spare tire) on the display screen by sending a
signal from a sensor that is installed in each
wheel. If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the low tire pressure warning system
will activate and warn you of it by the low tire
pressure warning light. This system will activate
only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above
20 MPH (32 km/h). For more details, refer to
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders”
in the “Instruments and controls” section, “Tire
pressure information” in the “Display screen,
heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section and “Low tire pressure warning system” in
the “Starting and driving” section.

WARNING

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

● If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sudden
steering maneuvers or abrupt braking,
reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle
as soon as possible. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pressure
for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure
to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light OFF. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible.

If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below.

6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.

● Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.

Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake. Shift the transmission into P (Park).
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.

WARNING
● Make sure the parking brake is securely
applied and the automatic transmission
is shifted into P (Park).
● Never change tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.

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● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is
close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated and the low tire pressure
warning system will not function. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.

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3. Unscrew and remove the jack.

Blocking wheels
1 at both the front and
Place suitable blocks s
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
2 to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
s
jacked up.

WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.

Getting the spare tire and tools
1. Remove the jack tool kit from the floor storage area in the cargo area.
2. Remove the cargo area storage bin cover.

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CAUTION
Be sure to center the spare tire suspending plate on the wheel and then lift the
spare tire.

Jacking up vehicle and removing the
damaged tire
WARNING

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4. Assemble the two pieces of the jack rod.
Find the oval-shaped opening above the
middle of the license plate. Pass the
T-shaped end of the jack rod through the
opening and direct it toward the spare tire
winch, located directly above the spare tire.

5. Fit the square end of the jack rod into the
square hole of the wheel nut wrench to form
a handle.

CAUTION
Do not insert the jack rod straight as it is
designed to be inserted at an angle as
shown.

6. Seat the T-shaped end of the jack rod into
the T-shaped opening of the tire winch. Apply pressure to keep the jack rod engaged in
the spare tire winch and turn the jack rod
counterclockwise to lower the spare tire.
7. Once the spare tire is completely lowered,
reach under the vehicle, remove the retainer
chain, and carefully slide the tire from under
the rear of the vehicle.

● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by the jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
● Use only the jack provided with your
vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the
jack provided with your vehicle on other
vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting
only your vehicle during a tire change.
● Use the correct jack-up points. Never
use any other part of the vehicle for jack
support.
● Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
● Never use blocks on or under the jack.

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● Do not start or
vehicle is on the
vehicle to move.
for
vehicles
differentials.

run the engine while
jack. It may cause the
This is especially true
with
limited
slip

● Do not allow passengers to stay in the
vehicle while it is on the jack.
● Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off
the ground. It may cause the vehicle to
move.

NOTE:
Before jacking up the vehicle, make sure
the ignition key is in the OFF position. If the
vehicle is lifted up with the ignition key in
the ON position the auto-leveling suspension (if so equipped) will become disabled
after 60 seconds. To reset the auto-leveling
suspension, cycle the ignition key ON/OFF
one time.

Always refer to the illustration for the correct
placement and jack-up points for your specific
vehicle model and jack type.
Carefully read the caution label attached to
the jack body and the following instructions.
1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by
turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts
until the tire is off the ground.

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2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
point as illustrated so the top of the jack
contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. The
jack-up points are indicated by stamped arrows on the side of the frame.

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The jack should be used on firm and
level ground.

3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack
as shown.
4. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever
and rod. Carefully raise the vehicle until the
tire clears the ground.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the
tire.

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4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence illustrated. Lower the vehicle completely.

WARNING
● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.

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Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten
the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly as illustrated until
they are tight.

● Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
Retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle
has been driven for 600 miles (1,000 km)
(also in cases of a flat tire, etc.). As soon as
possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the
specified torque with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:

COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label affixed to
the driver side center pillar.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle.

WARNING
● Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly secured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or
sudden stop.
● The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “Wheels and tires” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.

98 ft-lb (133 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication interval.
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.

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JUMP STARTING
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be followed.

WARNING
● If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting in
severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.
● Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.

● Whenever working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protectors (for
example, goggles or industrial safety
spectacles) and remove rings, metal
bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump starting.
● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause serious injury.
● Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric acid solution which can
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
come into contact with anything, immediately flush the contacted area with
water.
● Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
● The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery
can damage your vehicle.

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● Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine compartment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and
let it run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start the engine of the vehicle being jump started.

CAUTION
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage to
the charging system and cause personal
injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,
position the two vehicles to bring their batteries near each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake. Shift the transmission into P (Park). Switch off all unnecessary
electrical systems (lights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).

3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence ilA,s
B,s
C,s
D ).
lustrated (s

CAUTION
● Always connect positive (1) to positive
(1) and negative (2) to body ground (for
example, strut mounting bolt, engine
lift bracket, etc.) — not to the battery.

Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
not start right away, turn the key off and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes as it may be contaminated
with corrosive acid.

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PUSH STARTING

CAUTION
Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission
damage.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

WARNING
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reservoir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light), or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply
the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park).
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the
windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.

WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the engine.

WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling
fan can start at any time when the coolant
temperature is high.

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN
dealer.

When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are available from a NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:

For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”
in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN

WARNING
● Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION
● When towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any unit is damaged, dollies must be
used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.

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CAUTION
● Never tow automatic transmission
models with the rear wheels on the
ground or four wheels on the ground
(forward or backward), as this may
cause serious and expensive damage to
the transmission. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the front wheels
raised always use towing dollies under
the rear wheels.
● When towing automatic transmission
models with the front wheels on the
ground or on towing dollies:
– Turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel
in a straight-ahead position with a
rope or similar device. Never secure
the steering wheel by turning the ignition key to the LOCK position. This
may damage the steering lock
mechanism.
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Two-wheel drive models
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed
with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or
place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated.

If the speed or distance must necessarily be
greater, remove the propeller shaft before towing
to prevent damage to the transmission.

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Four-wheel drive models
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION
● Never tow 4WD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
transfer case and transmission.

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VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
● Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged.

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CAUTION
● Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structural members of
the vehicle or the towing hooks (if so
equipped). Otherwise, the vehicle body
will be damaged.

2. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear
an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.

● Use the towing hook (if so equipped)
only to free a vehicle stuck in sand,
snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle
for a long distance using only the towing hook.

● Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive).

● The towing hook is under tremendous
force when used to free a stuck vehicle.
Never pull the hook at an angle.

● Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R and D.

● Always pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle.
● Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling
systems.

● Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.

● Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55
km/h).
5. If the vehicle can not be freed after a few
tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.

● Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System
(if so equipped).

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7 Appearance and care

Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Removing spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Aluminum alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Tire dressings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Cleaning interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Most common factors contributing to vehicle
corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Environmental factors influence the rate of
corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
To protect your vehicle from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

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CLEANING EXTERIOR
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain.
● after driving on coastal roads.
● when contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get
on the paint surface.
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface.
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.

WASHING
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm
(never hot) water.

CAUTION
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical detergents, gasoline or solvents.
● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the vehicle body is hot, as
the surface may become water-spotted.
● Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
must be taken when removing
caked-on dirt or other foreign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean
water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
open. Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to
avoid water spots.

WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
recommended to remove built-up wax residue
and to avoid a weathered appearance before
re-applying wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
proper product.
● Wax your vehicle only after a thorough washing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
wax.
● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.

REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the
surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or
staining. Special cleaning products are available
at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory
store.

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UNDERBODY

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the underbody and suspension. Before the winter period and again in the spring, the underseal must
be checked and, if necessary, retreated.

Wash the wheels regularly, especially during winter months in areas where road salt is used. If not
removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.

GLASS

TIRE DRESSINGS

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to
become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire
dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to
the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may
react with the coating and form a compound. This
compound may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.

CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the windows,
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive
cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant
cleaners. They could damage the electrical conductors, radio antenna elements or
rear window defroster elements.

CHROME PARTS

● Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry
towel. Make sure the tire dressing is completely removed from the tire tread/grooves.
● Allow the tire dressing to dry as recommended by tire dressing manufacturer.

Clean all chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.

If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:
● Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily with an
oil-based tire dressing.
● Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help
prevent it from entering the tire
tread/grooves (where it would be difficult to
remove).

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CLEANING INTERIOR
Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
cleaner or soft brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather
surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in
mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry,
soft cloth. Before using any fabric protector, read
the manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
bleach the seat material.
Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.

FLOOR MATS
The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. No matter what
mats are used, be sure they are fitted for
your vehicle and are properly positioned in
the footwell to prevent interference with
pedal operation. Mats should be maintained
with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn.

CAUTION
● Never use benzine, thinner or any similar material.
● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
damaging to leather surfaces and
should be removed promptly. Do not
use saddle soap, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents or
ammonia-based cleaners as they may
damage the leather’s natural finish.
● Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may damage the lens cover.

WAI0006

Floor mat positioning aid (driver’s side
only)
This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket to
act as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floor
mats have been specially designed for your vehicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has a
grommet hole incorporated in it. Position the mat
by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the
floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in
the footwell.
Periodically check to make certain the mats are
properly positioned.

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CORROSION PROTECTION
SEAT BELTS
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them
with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance”
in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section of this manual.

WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye or
chemical solvents to clean the seat belts,
since these materials may severely
weaken the seat belt webbing.

MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION
● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
● Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle, and should be removed for drying to
avoid floor panel corrosion.

Relative humidity

Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.

Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air
in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates the disintegration of paint surfaces.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE
FROM CORROSION
● Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
● Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
● Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
open to avoid water accumulation.
● Check the underbody for accumulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If present, wash with water
as soon as possible.

Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas where
the temperatures stay above freezing and where
atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is
used.

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CAUTION
● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other debris from the passenger compartment
by washing it out with a hose. Remove
dirt with a vacuum cleaner or broom.
● Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electronic components inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are
extremely corrosive. They accelerate corrosion
and deterioration of underbody components
such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines,
brake cables, floor pan and fenders.
In winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically.
For additional protection against rust and corrosion, which may be required in some areas, consult a NISSAN dealer.

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Maintenance requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Checking engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
5-speed automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Power steering fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Window washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Spark plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Replacing spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Parking brake and brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Checking parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Checking brake pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Keyfob battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Exterior and interior lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Tire pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Tire labeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36
Types of tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Changing wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39

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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have
minimum maintenance requirements with longer
service intervals to save you both time and
money. However, some day-to-day and regular
maintenance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its
emission and engine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the maintenance chain.
Scheduled maintenance
For your convenience, both required and optional
scheduled maintenance items are described and
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.” You must refer to that guide to ensure
that necessary maintenance is performed on your
NISSAN at regular intervals.
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day operation. They are essential for proper vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to perform these
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and only a few general
automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by you,
a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, a NISSAN
dealer.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips, and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehicles before they work on your vehicle, rather
than after they have worked on it.
You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to meet
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
in a reliable and economic way.

During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observe the “Maintenance precautions” later in this section.

EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with “*” is found later in this section.

Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.

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When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts* When checking the tires,
make sure no wheel nuts are missing, and check
for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet .

Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a damaged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.

Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found later in this section.
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) position
mechanism On a fairly steep hill check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in
the P (Park) position without applying any brakes.
Brake pedal and booster* Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure it has the proper
distance under it when depressed fully. Check

the brake booster function. Be certain to keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake* Check that the lever/pedal has
the proper travel and confirm that your vehicle is
held securely on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head restraints
move up and down smoothly and the locks (if so
equipped) hold securely in all latched positions.
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel Check for changes in the steering system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.

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Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.

exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. See the
carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

Under the hood and vehicle

Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected immediately.

The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
Brake fluid levels* Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of

where mud and dirt may have accumulated. See
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.

Power steering fluid level* and lines Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly flushed with plain water, in those areas

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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions which should be closely observed.

WARNING
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. Move the shift selector
lever to P (Park).
● Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
● Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component harnesses disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic engine cooling fan. It may come on
at any time without warning, even if the
ignition key is in the OFF position and the
engine is not running. To avoid injury,
always disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.

● If you must work with the engine running, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
● If you must run the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
● On gasoline engine models with the
multiport fuel injection (MFI) system,
the fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.

CAUTION
● Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Always conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN service manual is also available. See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties or
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
have it done by a NISSAN dealer.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Battery
Fuse/fusible link box
Transmission dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Drive belt location
Radiator cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir

NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with
Genuine
NISSAN
Long
Life
Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round antifreeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not
necessary.

WARNING
● Never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. See precautions in “If your
vehicle overheats” found in the “In case
of emergency” section of this manual.
● The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.

Outside temperature
down to
°C

°F

-35

-30

Genuine
NISSAN
Long Life
Antifreeze/
Coolant or
equivalent

Demineralized or distilled water

50%

CAUTION
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure
to use only a Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green) or equivalent
with the proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50% demineralized or distilled
water. The use of other types of coolant
solutions or coolant colors, such as orange, may damage the engine cooling
system.

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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level, add coolant to the MAX level. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level.
The engine coolant reservoir is a pressurized tank. When installing the cap, tighten
it until a clicking sound is heard.

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ENGINE OIL
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.

WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the engine is hot.

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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

● Never remove the radiator or engine
coolant reservoir cap when the engine
is hot. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.

● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.

● Keep coolant out of the reach of children and pets.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.

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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
B . This is the normal operL (Low) marks s
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
A , remove the oil filler cap
the L (Low) mark s
and pour recommended oil through the
C.
opening. Do not overfill s
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.

Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.

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If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” later in this section.

CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.

WARNING
● Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL

● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.

CAUTION

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.

● Waste oil must be disposed of properly.

A by turning it
3. Remove the oil filler cap s
counterclockwise.

● Check your local regulations.

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
s

B with a wrench by
5. Remove the drain plug s
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)

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5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface
with a clean rag.

7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.

Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine.

See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.

The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
A.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter s

A with an oil filter
4. Loosen the oil filter s
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.

CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

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5-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID

POWER STEERING FLUID

BRAKE FLUID

When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing.

For further brake fluid specification information,
refer to “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.

WARNING
● Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF.
Do not mix with other fluids.

WARNING
Use only new fluid from a sealed container. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid
may damage the brake system. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
system and affect the vehicle’s stopping
ability.

● Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
will cause deterioration in driveability
and automatic transmission durability,
and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
The specified automatic transmission fluid is also
described on caution labels located in the engine
compartment.

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The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir
at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° 80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the
power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C).

CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted surfaces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.

If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF. Remove the cap and fill through
the opening.

CAUTION
● DO NOT OVERFILL.
● Recommended
fluid
is
NISSAN PSF or equivalent.

Genuine

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WINDOW WASHER FLUID
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of window washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent.

CAUTION
● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the paint.

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BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT
3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by a
NISSAN dealer.

LDI0375

WINDOW WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Add window washer fluid when the low window
washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap off the reservoir tank and pour the window
washer fluid into the tank opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the mixture ratio.

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BATTERY
● Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any
corrosion should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and water.

● When working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.

● Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.

● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.

● Keep battery out of the reach of
children.

WARNING
● Do not expose the battery to flames or
electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas generated by the battery is explosive. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. After
touching a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid contacts
your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.

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1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver
as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery
case.

● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce battery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.

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DRIVE BELTS
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.

JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
in the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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2. Check the fluid level in each cell If it is
necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level up to the bottom of
the filler opening. Do not overfill.

Power steering fluid pump
Crankshaft
Generator
Air conditioner
Water pump
Cooling fan
WARNING

Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.

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SPARK PLUGS
1. Visually inspect the belt(s) for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the
belt is in poor condition or is loose, have it
replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.

2. Have the belts checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.

CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer for assistance.
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Platinum-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Follow the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping.
● Always replace spark plugs with recommended or equivalent ones.

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AIR CLEANER

WARNING
● Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.

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The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.
To remove the air cleaner filter:
1
s
2
s
3
s

Loosen the screw.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Unlatch the clips and remove the air cleaner
cover. Remove the air cleaner filter.

● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

LDI0480

1. Remove the 2 lower glove box hinge pins
A . Remove the glove box from the opening
s
and let it hang by the cord.

The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
change intervals.
To replace the filter, perform the following procedure:

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6. Fill out the date information on the small
replacement label and attach it to the glove
box lid.

LDI0387

2. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the
filter cover.

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NOTE:
The filters are marked with air flow arrows.
The end of the filter with the arrow should
face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows
should face downward.
3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide
it over to the right. Insert the second filter
into the housing.
4. Replace the filter cover.
5. Install the glove box door.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
CLEANING

CAUTION

If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.

● After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the
hood is opened.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is
clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.

● Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arms may be damaged from wind pressure.

Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
rinse the blades with clear water. If your windshield is still not clear after cleaning the blades
and using the wiper, replace the blades.

CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can damage the windshield and impair driver
vision.

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REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2
s

Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.

3
s

Remove the wiper blade.

4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until it clicks into place.
5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the
groove.

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If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not
1 . This may
to let wax get into the washer nozzle s
cause clogging or improper windshield washer
operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it
2 .
with a needle or small pin s

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Rear window wiper blade
1
s

Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window.

2
s

Push the wiper blade in and pivot until the
blade becomes free.

3
s

Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm and
snap into place.

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PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE PEDAL
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust
every time the brake pedal is applied.

WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.

Brake pad wear indicators

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CHECKING PARKING BRAKE

CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL

From the released position, firmly push the parking brake down. If the number of clicks is out of
the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer.

With the engine running, check the distance A
between the upper surface of the pedal and the
metal floor. If it is out of the range shown, see a
NISSAN dealer.

● 3–4 clicks under depressing force of 44.1 lb
(196 N).

Distance A: Under depression force of
110 lb (490 N)
3 1/2 in (90 mm) or more

Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.

The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires replacement, a high pitched scraping or screeching sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For more information regarding
brake inspections, see the appropriate maintenance schedule information in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.

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FUSES
BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, press and release the
brake pedal several times. When brake
pedal movement (distance of travel) remains
the same from one pedal application to the
next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a little.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about
30 seconds. The pedal height should not
change.

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LDI0457

4. Run the engine for one minute without depressing the brake pedal, then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times. The
pedal travel distance will decrease gradually
with each depression as the vacuum is released from the booster.

Two types of fuses are used. Type A is used in the
fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type B is
used in the passenger compartment fuse box.

If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,
the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse
pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not
affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the
fuse is installed in the fuse box securely.

If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Type A fuses can be installed in the engine compartment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes.

Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
box.

Type B fuses cannot be installed in the underhood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the
underhood fuse boxes.

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3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.

WDI0452
A , replace it with a new
5. If the fuse is open s
B.
fuse s

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.

Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only genuine NISSAN parts.

2. Open the engine hood.

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LDI0381

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.

Type A
A , replace it with a known
4. If the fuse is open s
B.
good fuse s

LDI0456

Type B

5. Push the fuse box cover to install.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.

If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

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KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
● An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● The keyfob is water-resistant; however, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
● The operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
LDI0484

Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:

Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.

1
s
2
s
3
s

4
s

A.
Open the lid using a coin s
B.
Remove the battery s

Install a new battery
down.

s with the “+” facing
C

Close the lid securely.

button, then the
5. Press the
button two or three times to check the keyfob operation.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Because the headlight assembly must be removed
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your
NISSAN dealer.

CAUTION
● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
● DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB

● Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Low beam:
Wattage: 51
Bulb no.: 9006*

FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the fog light bulb
CAUTION
● High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.

High beam:
Wattage: 60
Bulb no.: 9005*
*: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
● Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture and smoke may enter
the headlight body and affect the performance of the headlight.
● Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.

● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
● Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Wattage 37.5 Bulb No. 899*
*: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
● Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light
for a long period of time as dust, moisture and smoke may enter the fog light
body and affect the performance of the
fog light.

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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

NOTE:
To adjust the fog light vertical aim: Access
the aiming screw from underneath the front
bumper. The aiming screw is located on the
bottom of the fog light housing. Turn the
screw clockwise to raise the pattern. Turn
the screw counterclockwise to lower the
pattern.

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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. The fog light is accessible in front of the front
tire and behind the bumper.
1 .
3. Disconnect the bulb connector s

4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove.
5. Remove by pulling it straight out of the fog
light assembly. Do not shake or rotate the
bulb when removing it. Do not touch the
glass envelope.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Item
Headlight assembly
High
Low
Park/Turn
Sidemarker
Side turn signal light* (if
so equipped)
Front fog light
Puddle lamp
Room/map lights
Personal lights
Footwell
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Step light
Cargo light
High-mounted stop
light*
Rear combination light
Tail/Stop
Backup (reversing)
Turn
License plate light

Wattage (W)

Bulb No.

60
51
8/27
3.8

HB3/9005
HB4/9006
3157AK
194

(LED)

—

27
13
8
5
3.4
3.4
1.8
3.8
8

881
906
–
2GL T2P
158
158
–
194
28

—

7/27
18
27
5

3157K
921
3156K
168

* See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at a
NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Room/map light
Front personal lights
Step light
Puddle lamp/Side turn signal light (if so
equipped)
5. High-mount stoplight
6. Cargo light
7. License plate light
8. Rear combination light
9. Headlight assembly
10. Fog light

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Replacement procedures

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All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp
and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installation

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LDI0364

Personal lights – Type A
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s

LDI0385

Vanity mirror
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s

LDI0389

Room/map lights
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s

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LDI0341

Step light
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s

LDI0388

Puddle light
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s

WDI0233

Cargo light
1 to protect the housing.
Use a cloth s

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WHEELS AND TIRES
If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.

TIRE PRESSURE
Low tire pressure warning system
This vehicle is equipped with the low tire pressure warning system. It monitors tire pressure of
all tires except the spare. When the low tire
pressure monitoring system warning light is lit,
one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated. If equipped, the system also displays pressure of all tires (except the spare tire) on the
display screen by sending a signal from a sensor
that is installed in each wheel.

LDI0384

License plate light

The low tire pressure warning system will activate
only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above
20 MPH (32 km/h). Also, this system may not
detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).
WDI0403

Rear combination light

For more details, refer to “Low tire pressure warning light” in the “Instruments and controls” section, ”Tire pressure information” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section, “Low tire pressure warning system” in the “Starting and driving” section, and
“Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section.

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Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) often and always prior to long distance trips. The recommended tire pressure specifications are shown on the FMVSS label or the Tire and Loading
Information label (if so equipped) under
the 9Recommended Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure9 heading. The Tire and Loading
Information label is affixed to the driver
side center pillar. Tire pressures should
be checked regularly because:
● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
● Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.

Incorrect tire pressure, including under inflation, may adversely affect
tire life and vehicle handling.
WARNING
● Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
● The Gross Maximum Weight rating is located on the FMVSS label. The vehicle weight capacity
is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label (if so
equipped). Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your vehicle may result in
reduced tire life, unsafe operating conditions due to premature
tire failure, or unfavorable handling characteristics and could
also lead to a serious accident.
Loading beyond the specified capacity may also result in failure of
other vehicle components.

● Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge
to ensure that the tire pressures
are at the specified level.
● Do not drive your vehicle over 85
MPH (137 km/h) unless it is
equipped with high speed rated
tires. Driving faster than 85 MPH
(137 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury.
● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire
Safety
Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

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5
s

Tire size – refer to “Tire labeling” later
in this section.

6
s

7 Spare tire size or compact
and s
spare tire size (if so equipped).

LDI0392

Tire and loading information label (if
equipped)

Type A
4
so

1
s

Seating capacity: The maximum number of occupants that should be
seated in the vehicle.

2
s

Vehicle load limit: See loading information in the “Technical and consumer information” section.

3
s

Original tire size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.

Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure: Inflate the tires to this pressure when the tires are cold. Tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle
has been parked for 3 or more hours,
or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at
moderate speeds. The recommended cold tire inflation is set by the
manufacturer to provide the best balance of tire wear, vehicle handling,
driveability, tire noise, etc., up to the
vehicles GVWR.
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4
s

Original tire size: The size of the tires
originally installed on the vehicle at
the factory.

5
s

Spare tire size or compact spare tire
size (if so equipped).

LDI0434

Tire and loading information label
US)

Type B
3
(for

1
s

Seating capacity: The maximum number of occupants that should be
seated in the vehicle.

2
s

Vehicle load limit: See loading information in the “Technical and consumer information” section.

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3. Remove the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge
stem and compare to the specification shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label.
5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too
much air is added, press the core of
the valve stem briefly with the tip of
the gauge stem to release pressure.
Recheck the pressure and add or
release air as needed.
LDI0393

Checking tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the
tire.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

Size
Front Original Tire:
P285/70R17
P265/70R18
Rear Original Tire:
P285/70R17
P265/70R18
Spare Tire:
P285/70R17
P265/70R18

Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure
240 kPa, 35 PSI
240 kPa, 35 PSI
240 kPa, 35 PSI

7. Check the pressure of all other tires,
including the spare.

2. Press the pressure gauge squarely
onto the valve stem. Do not press too
hard or force the valve stem sideways, or air will escape. If the hissing
of air escaping from the tire is heard
while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage.
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TIRE LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The TIN
can be used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.

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1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)

1. P: The 9P9 indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles.

5. Two-digit number: This number is the
wheel or rim diameter in inches.

2. Three-digit number: This number
gives the width in millimeters of the
tire from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge.

6. Two- or three-digit number: This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support. You may not
find this information on all tires because it is not required by law.

3. Two-digit number: This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.

7. Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.

4. R: The 9R9 stands for radial.
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The number of layers or plies of rubbercoated fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the
tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and others.
4 Maximum permissible inflation press
sure

This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should be put in the tire. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible inflation pressure.
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2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a

new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the 9Department Of Transportation.9 The symbol
can be placed above, below or to the
left or right of Tire Identification Number.
2. Two-digit code:
identification mark

Manufacturer’s

3. Two-digit code: Tire size

4. Three-digit code: Tire type code
(Optional)
5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture
6. Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 3103 means the
31st week of 2003. If these numbers
are missing, then look on the other
sidewall of the tire.
3 Tire ply composition and material
s

5 Maximum load rating
s

This number indicates the maximum load
in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. When replacing the tires
on the vehicle, always use a tire that has
the same load rating as the factory installed tire.
6 Term of ”tubeless” or ”tube type”
s

Indicates whether the tire requires an inner tube (“tube type”) or not (“tubeless”).
7 The word ”radial”
s

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The word 9radial9 is shown if the tire has
radial structure.
8 Manufacturer or brand name
s

Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
Other Tire-related Terminology
In addition to the many terms that are
defined throughout this section, Intended
Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the
other sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical
tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle.

TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
● When changing or replacing tires, be
sure all four tires are of the same type
(i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and
construction. A NISSAN dealer may be
able to help you with information about
tire type, size, speed rating and
availability.
● Replacement tires may have a lower
speed rating than the factory equipped
tires, and may not match the potential
maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed
the maximum speed rating of the tire.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the low tire pressure warning system.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

All season tires
NISSAN specifies All Season tires on some models to provide good performance all year, includ-

ing snowy and icy road conditions. All Season
tires are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have better snow
traction than All Season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.

Summer tires
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models
to provide superior performance on dry roads.
Summer tire performance is substantially reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not have
the tire traction rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.

Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tires and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the tire.

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If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires
may be used. However, some U.S. states and
Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check
local, state and provincial laws before installing
studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of
studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.

TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to
location. Check the local laws before installing
tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure
they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE
class “S” chains. Class 9S9 chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are designed to meet the minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or
body component required to accommodate the
use of a winter traction device (tire chains or
cables). The minimum clearances are determined
using the factory equipped tire size. Other types
may damage your vehicle. Use chain tensioners
when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the

tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage to the
fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling
and performance may be adversely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
rear wheels and not on the front wheels.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
chains in such conditions can cause damage to
the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.
Use only the 2WD range when driving on clear
paved roads.

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CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
NISSAN recommends rotating the tires
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
See “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section in this manual for tire replacing procedures.
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
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Wheel nut tightening torque:

● The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.

98 ft-lb (133 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specifications at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specification at each
tire rotation interval.

● Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal injury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact a NISSAN
dealer.

WARNING
● After rotating the tires, check and
adjust the tire pressure.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).
● Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire
Safety
Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

WDI0259

1.
2.

Wear indicator
Location mark

Tire wear and damage

● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire
Safety
Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

Replacing wheels and tires

WARNING
● Tires should be periodically inspected for wear, cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread.
If excessive wear, cracks, bulging
or deep cuts are found, the tire(s)
should be replaced.

When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
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WARNING
● The use of tires other than those recommended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-totire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these effects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
● If the wheels are changed for any reason, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade vehicle handling characteristics and/or
interference
with
the
brake
discs/drums. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad/shoe wear. Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Technical and consumer information” section
of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated and the low tire pressure
warning system will not function. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Do not install a deformed wheel or tire
even if it has been repaired. Such
wheels or tires could have structural
damage and could fail without warning.
● The use of retread
recommended.

tires

not

● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet.

Four-wheel drive models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial), and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires
on the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and may damage the transmission, transfer case and
differential gears.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended
that all four tires be replaced with tires of the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern.
The tire pressure and wheel alignment should
also be checked and corrected as necessary.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.

Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be performed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.

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● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet .

Care of wheels
● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
● NISSAN recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.

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9 Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Air conditioner specification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Installing front license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Securing the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Maximum load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Towing load/specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Towing safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Snow plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Emission control system warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . 9-27
Event data recorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-28
In the event of a collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

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CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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.

Fuel
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change
Cooling system

Capacity (Approximate)
US measure
Imp measure
28 gal
23-1/4 gal

Liter
105.8

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

6-1/2 qt

5-1/2 qt

6.2

Without oil filter change

6-1/4 qt

5-1/4 qt

5.9

With reservoir

3-3/4 gal

3-1/8 gal

14.4

Automatic transmission fluid
Power steering fluid (PSF)
Brake fluid
Multi-purpose grease
Air conditioning system refrigerant
Air conditioning system oil
Transfer fluid

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
• API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SG, Energy Conserving II or API grade SH, SJ or SL*2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-II or GF-III*2 *3

Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
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—
—
—

—
—
—
—

50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *4
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*8
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*6
Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada
NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*8, *10
API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9, *10
API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9, *10
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid
or equivalent

Front final drive oil
—
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—
Rear final drive oil
—
—
—
Windshield washer fluid (shared between
1-1/4 gal
1 gal
4.5
front and rear wipers)
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number.”
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*8: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F).
*10: See your NISSAN dealer for service.

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91).

CAUTION
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.

Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN
supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.

Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol
with or without advertising their presence.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of
which the oxygenate content and the fuel com-

patibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your service station
manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.
● The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
● If an oxygenate-blend other than
methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
● If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formulated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not available to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.

If any driveability problems such as engine stalling and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.

Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.

Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
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condition. Failure to correct the condition
is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN
is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.

● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.

However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.

CAUTION
● Your vehicle is not designed to run on
E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a vehicle
not specifically designed for E-85 fuel
can damage fuel system components
and is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
● E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline.

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Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.

Oil viscosity

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose engine oil with the correct quality and viscosity to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. NISSAN recommends the use of a low friction oil (energy conserving oil) in order to improve fuel economy and
conserve energy. Oils which do not have the
specified quality label should not be used as they
could cause engine damage.
Only those engine oils with the American Petroleum Institute (API) CERTIFICATION MARK on

the front of the container should be used. This
type of oil supersedes the existing API SG, SH, or
SJ and Energy Conserving II categories.
If you cannot find engine oil with the API CERTIFICATION MARK, use API grade SL Energy
Conserving oil. An oil with a single designation
SL, or in combination with other categories (for
example, SL/CF) may also be used if one with the
API CERTIFICATION MARK cannot be found. An
ILSAC grade GF-II or GF-III oil can also be used.
NISSAN recommends mineral based oils. These
oils must, however, meet the API quality and SAE
viscosity ratings specified for your vehicle.

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 operated before the next oil change. The chart “Recommended SAE viscosity number” shows the
recommended oil viscosities for the expected
ambient temperatures. 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 replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.

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Change intervals

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS

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 incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle warranty.

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil DH-PS or the exact equivalents.

CAUTION

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.

The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner system
components.

Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting

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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
NUMBER
● SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all
temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE
10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the
ambient temperature is above 0°F (-18°C).

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regulations require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner system service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.

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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Model

VK56DE

Type

Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

Cylinder arrangement
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Firing order

8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90°
in (mm) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92)
cu in (cm3) 338.78 (5,552)
1–8–7–3–6–5–4–2

Idle speed
A/T (in “N” position)
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)

See the “Emission Control Information label” on the underside of the hood.

CO % at idle
Standard PLFR5A-11
Spark plug

Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11

Spark plug gap (Nominal)
Camshaft operation

in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Timing chain

The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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WHEELS AND TIRES

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Wheels

Overall length

in (mm) 206.9(5,255)

17 x 7.5J

Overall width

in (mm)

78.8(2,001)

18 x 8.0J

Overall height
77.8(1,977)

Tires

Spare tire

2wd with roof rack

in (mm)

P285/70R17

4wd with roof rack

in (mm)

78.7(1,998)

P265/70R18

2wd without roof rack

in (mm)

75.7(1,922)

Full size

4wd without roof rack

in (mm)

76.5(1,944)

17 inch tire

in (mm)

67.5(1,715)

18 inch tire

in (mm)

67.9(1,725)

17 inch tire

in (mm)

67.5(1,715)

18 inch tire

in (mm)

67.9(1,725)

Front tread

Rear tread

Wheelbase
Gross vehicle weight
rating
Gross axle weight rating
Front
Rear

in (mm) 123.2(3,130)
lb (kg)

See the “F.M.V.S.S.
certification label” on the
center pillar between the
lb (kg) driver’s side front and
side doors.
lb (kg)

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WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

When planning to drive your NISSAN vehicle in another country, you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emission control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; therefore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transportation, and registration are the responsibility of the user. NISSAN is not responsible
for any inconvenience that may result.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identification for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.

The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.

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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as shown.

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F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
CERTIFICATION LABEL

EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL

The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review
it carefully.

The emission control information label is attached as shown.

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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL

Use the following steps to mount the front license
plate:

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The label is located as
shown.

The air conditioner specification label is affixed as
shown.

1. Make holes on the plastic finisher at the
location mark (small dimple) using a 0.20 in
(5 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill.
Install the license plate holder using the two
screws provided with the holder.
2. Mount the license plate using two M614mm bolts.
License plate bolt tightening torque:
3.8 - 4.7 ft-lb (5.10 - 6.37 N·m)

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
WARNING
● It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
● Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not include passengers and cargo.

● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.
● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other optional
equipment. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S. label.
● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S. label.
● GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
rating) - The maximum total weight
rating of the vehicle, passengers,
cargo, and trailer.
● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo that
can be loaded into the vehicle. If the

vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the
trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load. This
information is located on the Tire and
Loading Information label (if so
equipped).
● Cargo capacity - permissible weight
of cargo, the subtracted weight of
occupants from the load limit.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as 9The combined weight of
occupants and cargo9 on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do not exceed
the number of occupants shown as
9Seating Capacity9 on Tire and Loading
Information label.
To get 9the combined weight of occupants and cargo9, add the weight of all
occupants, then add the total luggage
weight. Examples are shown below.

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Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the
XXX amount equals 1400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 * 150) =
650 lbs) or (640-340 (5 * 70) = 300
kg.)
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5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
the you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
See “Measurement of Weights” later in
this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pressures. See the Tire and Loading label.

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Cargo area ceiling tie-down hooks

SECURING THE LOAD
There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 55
A plastic hook or 44
lbs. (245 N) to a single s
B plastic hook
lbs. (196 N) to a single s
when securing cargo.

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Cargo area floor tie-down hooks

Do not apply a total load of more than 110
lbs. (490 N) to a single metal floor tie-down
hook when securing cargo.

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LOADING TIPS
● The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label.
● Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

ceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are
given on the vehicle certification label. If
weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the
ratings.

● Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle
can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result
in loss of control and cause personal injury.
● Overloading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the
tire, but can also cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer braking distances. This may cause a
premature tire failure which
could result in a serious accident
and personal injury. Failures
caused by overloading are not
covered
by
the
vehicle’s
warranty.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents.

CAUTION
● Do 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.
● For 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 primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember
that towing a trailer places additional loads on
your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, braking and other systems.

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 section. The total trailer load equals trailer weight
plus its cargo weight.
● When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs.
(454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system 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 appropriate 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 outside
temperatures 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 automatically 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.

CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from improper
towing procedures is not covered by
NISSAN warranties.

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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
US & CAN
2WD
Towing
Capacity*1

Tongue
Load
CA0009

Tongue load
When using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 15 percent of the total trailer load within the
maximum tongue load limits shown in the following Towing Load/Specification Chart. If the
tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo
to allow for proper tongue load.

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Maximum gross vehicle weight/
maximum gross axle weight
The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle
must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) shown on the F. M. V. S. S. certification
label. The gross vehicle weight equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any
other optional equipment. In addition, front or rear
gross axle weight must not exceed the gross axle
weight rating (GAWR) shown on the F. M. V. S. S.
certification label.

Gross
Combined
Weight
Rating

4WD

w/o tow 6,500 lb.
6,500 lb.
package (2,948 kg) (2,948 kg)
with tow 9,100 lb.
9,000 lb.
package*2 (4,128 kg) (4,082 kg)
w/o tow 650 lb.
package
(295 kg)

650 lb.
(295 kg)

with tow 910 lb.
package*2 (413 kg)

900 lb.
(408 kg)

w/o tow 12,800 lb. 13,000 lb.
package (5,806 kg) (5,897 kg)
with tow 14,600 lb. 14,822 lb.
package*2 (6,622 kg) (6,722 kg)

*1: The towing capacity values are calculated
assuming a base vehicle with driver and any
options required to achieve the rating. Additional
passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment
will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your
vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.
*2: Requires weight distribution hitch.

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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional
trailer tow package. The trailer tow package includes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This
hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of
this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is
used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball
that is rated for the trailer to be towed. Genuine
Nissan ball mounts and hitch balls are available
from your NISSAN dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional
trailer tow package, check the towing capacity of
your bumper hitch or receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for your
vehicle and trailer. A genuine Nissan trailer hitch
is available from your NISSAN dealer. Make sure
the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle
to help avoid personal injury or property damage
due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road
surfaces or passing trucks.

WARNING

Ball mount

● Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be capable of towing a trailer heavier than
the weight rating of the hitch components. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or property damage

The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.

Hitch ball

A weight carrying or 9dead weight9 ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.

Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:
● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.

Weight carrying hitches

Weight distribution hitch

● The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.

This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue weight
transferred through the frame and pushing down
on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle.

● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.

Another reason to have a weight distributing ball
mount is to comply with the rating on your receiver. Most receivers have a weight carrying
rating of 5,000 lbs. gross weight, 500 lbs. tongue
weight and a weight distribution rating of 10,000

● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.

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lbs. gross weight, 1,000 lbs. tongue weight. This
means that without using a weight distributing
ballmount, the receiver is only designed to carry
5,000 lbs.
When hooking up a trailer using a weight distributing hitch, always refer to the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface.
With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on
the front and rear bumpers at the center of
the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust
the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper
height is within 0 - .5 inches (0 – 13 mm) of
the reference height measured in step 2. The
rear bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.

Class II hitch

WARNING

Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,510 kg).

Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.

Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,272 kg).
The genuine NISSAN step bumper is considered
a Class III ball mount.

Sway control device
Sway control devices are used to help control the
effects of sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and
buffeting caused by other vehicles. Make sure the
sway control device is compatible with the trailer’s brake system.

Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg).

Class IV hitch
Class IV trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 10,000 lb (4,545 kg). A
weight distributing hitch should be used to tow
trailers that weigh over 5,000 lb (2,272 kg).
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000 lb
(4,545 kg) maximum weight rating, but your vehicle is only capable of towing the maximum
trailer weights shown in the Towing
Load/Specification Chart earlier in this section.

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CAUTION
● Special hitches which include frame reinforcements are required for towing
above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable genuine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and
hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport
utility vehicles are available at a
NISSAN dealer.
● The hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impactabsorbing bumper.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
● To reduce the possibility of additional
damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
hitch and/or receiver when not in use.
● After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt
holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water
or dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
● Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely mounted.

● When towing with the hitch ball
mounted to the rear bumper, do not
make sharp turns. The trailer may contact the bumper and cause damage to
the bumper or trailer.

Tire pressures
● When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the tire
placard.
● Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer’s specifications.

Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety
chains can be attached to the bumper if the hitch
ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to leave
enough slack in the chains to permit turning
corners.

Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available powertype module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical system. See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or reputable trailer dealer. Vehicles equipped with the
optional trailer tow package are equipped with a
7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is
equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter
will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.

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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.

WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system.

LTI0117

LTI0122

example

2. Apply the parking brake to access the
jumper harness connector.

Electric trailer brake controller
Trailers equipped with electric brakes may require the installation of an aftermarket trailer
brake controller.
Your vehicle is equipped with a connector and
jumper harness that is specifically designed to be
used when installing an aftermarket brake controller.
To install the electric trailer brake controller jumper
harness, perform the following procedure:
1. Open the driver door. Move the seat to the
rearmost position.

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WIRE COLOR

NOTE

RED/GREEN

Vehicle stop lamp switch
to trailer brake controller.

BLACK

Brake controller ground
(-).

BROWN/WHITE

Trailer brake controller
switched output.

RED/BLUE

Trailer brake controller
illumination.

RED

Fused trailer brake controller battery feed (B+).

LTI0115

LTI0116

3. Locate the jumper harness connector under
the lower portion of the instrument panel.
The connector is taped to the wiring harness
1 as indicated.
s

4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper
2 .
harness to the connector s

● The connector is marked with a white tag
with “electric brake connector”.
Wire color designation for electric trailer brake
controller jumper harness.

5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Pre-towing tips
● Be 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.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
● Be 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.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
● When 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.
● Always 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 parking 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.
● When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect. When going up a long grade, downshift the transmis-

sion to a lower gear and reduce speed to
reduce chances of engine overloading 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).
● If 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.
● 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 Service 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.

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● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect vehicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly
grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,
and immediately (but gradually) reduce vehicle speed. This combination will help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase speed.

● Some states or provinces have specific
speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.

● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more distance than normal passing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.

When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more frequently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.

● To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
overdrive.

Tow mode

● 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
● Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.

● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.

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 indicator 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.

● Provides similar shift feel to driver when the
vehicle is towing.
The Tow mode should be used when the vehicle
and trailer weight is at least 75% of the vehicle’s
GCWR. Tow mode is most useful in the following
driving conditions when towing a heavy trailer or
hauling a heavy load:
● Rolling terrain.
● Stop and go traffic.
● Busy parking lots.
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 frequently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.

The Tow mode does the following:
● Reduces transmissions shifts when pulling a
trailer or hauling a load.

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SNOW PLOW
FLAT TOWING

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

WARNING

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.

CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward.
● DO NOT tow any automatic transmission vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.

Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Installing a snowplow may affect vehicle
handling. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.

DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on tire wear rate when tested under controlled
conditions on specified government test courses.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. However,
relative tire performance depends on actual driving conditions, and may vary significantly due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to your vehicle tires is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and
C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat
build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause tire material to degenerate,
reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures can
lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds
to a performance level which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of performance on laboratory
test wheels than the minimum required by law.

WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following
emission warranties:
For USA
1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties 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 replacement by writing to:
● Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, CA 90248-0191
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties 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 replacement by writing to:
● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NISSAN.

Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the “ready condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.

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 become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-3274236. You may also write to: NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.

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 condition. 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
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is 9ready.9 If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a 9not ready9 condition, 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.

WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Allow the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal operating temperature).
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes.

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8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps 1 - 8 at least one more time.
If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is acceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine until
step 7 is completed.

EVENT DATA RECORDERS

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of computers that monitor and control a number of systems
to optimize performance and help service technicians with diagnosis and repair. Depending on
the equipment on your vehicle, some of the computers monitor emission control systems, braking
systems, engine systems, transmission systems,
tire pressure systems, and airbag systems. Some
data about vehicle operation may be stored in the
computers for use during servicing. Other data
may be stored if a crash event occurs. For example, air bag readiness, air bag performance,
and seat belt use by the driver or passenger may
be recorded, depending on vehicle equipment.
These types of systems are sometimes called
Event Data Recorders.

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the
factory trained technicians working at NISSAN
dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN
Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service
and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.

Special equipment can be used to access the
electronic data that may be stored in the vehicle’s
computers (sounds are not recorded). NISSAN
and NISSAN dealers have equipment to access
some of this data; others may also have this
equipment. The data may be retrieved during
routine vehicle servicing or for special research. It
might also be accessed with the consent of the
vehicle owner or lessee, in response to a request
by law enforcement, or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.

For USA
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model
year and later contact:
Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for this model year
and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:

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Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact
your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area
call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you.
Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
cut costs, among other reasons.

Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN
collision parts!
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts
made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifications – if you want to help it to last and hold its

resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to
only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts.
NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts,
nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage
caused by a non-genuine part.

It’s your right!
If you should need further information visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com.

Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty protection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at the
end of your lease.
NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to
minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the
windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Nongenuine (imitation) parts may not provide such
built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often show premature wear, rust and corrosion.

Why should you take a chance?
In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws
that restrict insurance companies from authorizing the use of non-genuine collision parts during
the new vehicle warranty. These laws help protect you, so you can take action to protect yourself.

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MEMO

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10 Index
4WD warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
A
Active head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Adjusting pedal position . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-57
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-64
Air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-71
Air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . .1-72, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Air conditioner specification label . . . . .9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15, 4-15
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) . . . . . . . . .2-20
Anchor point locations . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . .5-26
Anti-lock brake warning light . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Audible reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Compact Disc (CD) changer . . . . . . .4-28
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-31
Autolight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner . . . . . . . . .3-20
Automatic power window switch . . . . .2-45
Automatic transmission position indicator
light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-10
Transmission selector lever lock
release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . . . . .3-18
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
AUX jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge warning light . . . . . .
Before starting the engine . . . . .
Belts (See drive belts) . . . . . . .
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .
Brake booster . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Brake light (See stop light). . . . . . . . .8-27
Brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Brake wear indicators . . . . . . . .2-19, 8-21
Parking brake check . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21
Parking brake operation . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21
Break-in schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Brightness control
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Brightness/Contrast button . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Bulb check/instrument panel. . . . . . . . . .2-12
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row). . . . . .1-5
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43
Cargo light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
CD changer (See audio system). . . . . . . .4-28
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . . . .1-45
Child restraints . . . . . . .1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-43
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-51
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-46
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

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Chimes, audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Cigarette lighter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32
Cleaning exterior and interior . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
(models with navigation system) . . . . . .4-10
Clock set
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Compass display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33, 2-40
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel) . . . . . .4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15, 4-15
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . . . .8-8
Checking engine coolant level. . . . . . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . .2-5
Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-69
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Digital video disc DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
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. . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Driving
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . .5-29
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2

Engine serial number . . . . . . . . .
Engine specifications. . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . .
English/Metric button . . . . . . . . . .
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . .
ENTER button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enter button
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . .
Event data recorders . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) . . . .
Eyeglass case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Economy - fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control information label . . . . . .
Emission control system warranty . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . .
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine coolant . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . .
Checking engine coolant level. . . . . .
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment check locations. .
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . .
Engine cooling system . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation
Engine oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. .8-9
.8-10
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. .8-8
. .8-7
. .2-5
. .8-7
. .8-8
. .9-5
. .9-5

Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch).
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat positioning aid . . . . . . .
Fluid
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid. . . . . . . .
Window washer fluid . . . . . . .
F.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . .
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel octane rating . . . . . . .
Fuel recommendation . . . . .
Fuel-filler door and cap . . . . .
FUEL ECON button . . . . . . . .
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ISOFIX child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43

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G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkT Universal
Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-51
Gas cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . .2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Glass hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . .2-28
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Active head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . .2-24
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls .4-15, 4-15
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . .4-17
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver . . . . . . .2-51
Hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Hook
Luggage hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
I
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . .2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Important vehicle information label. . . . . . .9-10
In-cabin microfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror . . . . . . .3-18
Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . .2-27
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6, 2-2
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-49

J
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Keyfob battery replacement . . . . . . . . . .8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . . . . . .3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label . . . . .9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . .9-10
Emission control information label . . . . .9-10
Engine serial number . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . .9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS). . . . . . . . . .1-71
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
License plate
Installing the license plate . . . . . . . . .9-11
Lift gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Lift gate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Light
Air bag warning light. . . . . . . . .1-72, 2-16
Brake light (See stop light). . . . . . . . .8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel. . . . . . . .2-12

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Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge warning light . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . .
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . .
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . .
Low washer fluid warning light . . . . . .
Passenger air bag and status light. . . .
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security indicator light . . . . . . . . . .
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . .
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lift gate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel warning light . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . . .
Low washer fluid warning light . . . . . . . .
Luggage hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage rack (see roof rack) . . . . . . . .
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) .
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information). . . . . . .

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Maint (Maintenance) button, control
panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
General maintenance . . . . . . .
Inside the vehicle . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance precautions . . . . .
Outside the vehicle. . . . . . . . .
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . .
Under the hood and vehicle . . . .
Malfunction indicator light . . . . . . .
Manual front seat adjustment . . . . .
Manual vent windows. . . . . . . . . .
Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges. . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument brightness control . . .
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .
Outside mirror control . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21, 3-2, 5-8

Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . . . . .9-3
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Oil

Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing engine oil filter . . . . . . . . .
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . .
Engine oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirror control . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . .
Owner’s manual order form . . . . . . . . .
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Parking
Parking brake check . .
Parking brake operation
Parking/parking on hills.
Pedal position adjustment .
Personal lights . . . . . . .
Power
Power door locks . . . .
Power outlet . . . . . . .
Power rear windows . .
Power steering fluid. . .
Power steering system .
Power vent windows . .
Power windows . . . . .

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Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45
Precautions
Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . .8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-51
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . .1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-57
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system. . . . . . . . .1-70
PREV button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Prev button
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Programmable features . . . . . . . . . . .4-3, 4-6
Push starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
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Radio
Car phone or CB radio . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc (CD) changer . . . . . .
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel audio control switch. . .
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear center seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear sonar system off switch . . . . . . . .
Rear view monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switches. .

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Recorders
Event data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant recommendation . . . . . . . .
Registering your vehicle in another country.
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote keyless entry system . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . . .
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety
Child safety rear door lock . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Child seat belts . . . . . . . . . . .1-25, 1-51
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .9-27
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . .1-2
Front power seat adjustment . . . . . . . .1-4
Second row bench seats . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Second row captain’s chair . . . . . . . . .1-5
Seat belt
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Infants and small children . . . . . . . . .1-18
Injured Person. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Larger children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage . . . . . .1-15
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system. . . . . . .1-70
Rear center seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . . . .1-24
Three-point type with retractor. . . . . . .1-19
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Seatback pockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36
Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Automatic drive positioner . . . . . . . . .3-20
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Manual front seat adjustment . . . . . . . .1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment. . . . .1-5
Security indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system), engine start. . . . . . . . .2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Self-adjusting brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21
Service manual order form . . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Servicing air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Setting button
SETTING button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Shift lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Shifting
Automatic transmission. . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . . . . . .1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-69
Spark plug replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
SRS warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-71
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

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Startup screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Tilting steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . . . .4-31
Stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Overhead storage compartment . . . . . .2-36
Storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36, 2-41
Storage tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Sunglasses case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35
Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . .1-71
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-72, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-64
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels. . . . . . .1-71
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-57
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system). . . . . . . . .1-57
Switch
Autolight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
Automatic power window switch . . . . .2-45
Fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . .2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . .2-24
Headlight control switch . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Power door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Rear sonar system off switch . . . . . . .2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switch

. . .2-23
. . .2-27
. . .2-29
. . .2-22

T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . .2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . . .2-14
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Tilting steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Tire
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-39
Tire placard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive. . . . . . . . . . . .8-41
Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-38
Uniform tire quality grading. . . . . . . . .9-25
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31
Wheel/tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . .2-15
Tire pressure display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder . . . . . . .4-6

Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . .1-45
Tow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
Towing
2-wheel drive models. . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
4-wheel drive models. . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25
Tow truck towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Towing load/specification . . . . . . . . .9-17
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Transceiver
HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver . . . . .2-51
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release . . . . . . . . .5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
TRIP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Trip button
Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
U
Uniform tire quality grading. . . . . . . . . . .9-25
V
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle dimensions and weights . . . . .
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch.
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .
Vehicle electronic system . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information. . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Vehicle recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13, 7-2
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system),
engine start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
W
Warning
4WD warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Air bag warning light. . . . . . . . .1-72, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light . . . . . . . .2-13
Battery charge warning light . . . . . . . .2-14
Brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Door open warning light . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light. . . . . . .2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . .2-28
Low fuel warning light . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Low tire pressure warning light . . . . . .2-15
Low washer fluid warning light . . . . . . .2-16
Passenger air bag and status light. . . . .1-66
Seat belt warning light . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Warning labels (for SRS). . . . . . . . . .1-71
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Warning lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . .9-8
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31
Wheel/tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-9
Window washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows . . . . . . .2-45
Manual vent windows. . . . . . . . . . . .2-47
Power rear windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45
Power vent windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44
Rear power windows . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . .2-22
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-22
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

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MEMO

GAS STATION INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED FUEL:

TIRE COLD PRESSURE:

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91).

See Tire and Loading Information label.

RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the recommendations outlined in the
“BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” information found in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Follow these recommendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure
to follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.

RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
● API Certification Mark
● API grade SG, Energy Conserving II or API
grade SH, SJ or SL
● ILSAC grade GF-II or GF-III
● 5W-30 Viscosity preferred
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
the “Technical and consumer information” section of this manual.

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Engine coolant 8-7
Battery 8-13
Power steering fluid 8-11
Automatic transmission fluid 8-11
Heater and air conditioner 4-15,
Audio system 4-18
Passenger supplemental air bag 1-57
Spare tire 6-2
Rear door lock 9-12
Fuel filler cap 3-14; Fuel recommendations 9-3
Seat belts 1-15
Door locks 3-3
Driver supplemental air bag 1-57
Hood release 3-9
Meters and gauges 2-3
Brake fluid 8-12
Engine oil 8-8
Window washer fluid 8-12

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