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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- As with other vehicles with features for
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- drive models correctly may result in loss of
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
This manual was prepared to help you under- ing and driving” section of this manual.
stand the operation and maintenance of your WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! This vehicle will handle and maneuver
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to differently from an ordinary passenger
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip car because it has a higher center of
explains details about the warranties cov- for you and your passengers! gravity for off-road use. As with other
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service vehicles with features of this type, fail-
● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve- result in loss of control or an accident.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions. Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
explain how to resolve any concerns you road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
may have with your vehicle, as well as
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
children should be seated in the rear driving” section of this manual.
law.
seat.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS provide information about the
best. When you require any service or have any MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
proper use of vehicle safety features to
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified.
extensive resources available to them. Modification could affect its performance,
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for safety or durability, and may even violate
important safety information. governmental regulations. In addition,
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive damage or performance problems result-
ing from modifications may not be cov-
models, a mark is placed at the begin-
ning of the applicable sections/items. ered under NISSAN warranties.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to the following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or – Your name, address, and telephone number Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s P.O. Box 191
number:
side) Gardena, California 90248-0191
For U.S. customers
– Date of purchase For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261) – Current odometer reading 5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers – Your NISSAN dealer’s name Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
WII0047
WII0048
WII0049
WII0050
WDI0479
ARS1152
WRS0175 WRS0176
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. 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.
● Do not leave children unattended inside See “Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)”
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for auto-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended matic drive positioner operation.
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
erly as they may provide significant pro-
tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
after someone else uses the seat.
s
2 Once the seatback is released it will enable when it is in the fold-down position. Use Folding the 2nd row bench seat
you to fold the front passenger seatback flat of these areas by passengers could re-
over the seat cushion. sult in serious injury in an accident or To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
sudden stop. cargo hauling:
3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a
seating position lift up on the seatback and s
1 Lower the head restraints to the full “down”
position. Pull the strap forward, located in
push it up to an upright position. Then pull up the center of each seat cushion, and fold
on the recline lever and lean the seatback to each seat cushion toward the front of the
a proper seating position. Release the lever vehicle.
to lock the seatback in position.
WRS0473 SSS0136
WARNING WARNING
● Every person who drives or rides in this ● The seat belt should be properly ad-
vehicle should use a seat belt at all justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may
times. Children should be properly re- reduce the effectiveness of the entire
strained in the rear seat and, if appro- restraint system and increase the
priate, in a child restraint. chance or severity of injury in an acci-
dent. Serious injury or death can occur
if the seat belt is not worn properly.
WARNING
WRS0137 WRS0138
When fastening the seat belts, be certain
s
2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor s
3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug
that the seatbacks are completely se-
and insert the tongue into the buckle until on the hips as shown.
you hear and feel the latch engage. cured in the latched position. If they are
s
4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the not completely secured, passengers may
● The retractor is designed to lock during retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder
pulling motion permits the seat belt to and across your chest.
move, and allows you some freedom of
movement in the seat. The front passenger seat and the rear seating
positions three-point seat belts have a locking
● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from mechanism for child restraint installation. It is
its fully retracted position, firmly pull referred to as the automatic locking mode or child
the belt and release it. Then smoothly restraint mode.
pull the belt out of the retractor.
When automatic locking mechanism is activated
the seat belt cannot be extended again until the
seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-17
WRS0139 LRS0242
Unfastening the seat belts Front and 2nd row outboard seats
Shoulder belt height adjustment (front
s
1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button on
and 2nd row outboard seats)
the buckle. The seat belt automatically re-
tracts. The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-
justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau-
Checking seat belt operation tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.)
Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt To adjust, pull out s1 the adjustment button and
movement by two separate methods: move the shoulder belt anchor s 2 to the desired
position, so the belt passes over the center of the
● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the
shoulder. The belt should be away from your face
retractor.
and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Re-
● When the vehicle slows down rapidly. lease the adjustment button to lock the shoulder
To increase your confidence in the seat belts, belt anchor into position.
check the operation as follows.
1-18 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
ARS1098 WRS0256
PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD WARNING
RESTRAINTS
● Infants and small children should never
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
WARNING for even the strongest adult to resist the
● Infants and small children should al- forces of a severe accident. The child
ways be placed in an appropriate child could be crushed between the adult and
restraint while riding in the vehicle. parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
Failure to use a child restraint can re- same seat belt around both your child
sult in serious injury or death. and yourself.
WRS0479 WRS0476
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:
s
1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
WRS0486 WRS0480
Rear Facing — step 1 Rear Facing — step 2
Rear facing s
2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
When you install a child restraint on the 3rd row hear and feel the latch engage.
bench seat, follow these steps:
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
s
1 Position the child restraint on the seat. Al- facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
WRS0416 WRS0467
LATCH system anchor point locations 2nd LATCH anchor point labels 2nd row bench
row bench seat seat
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers WARNING
for CHildren) SYSTEM
● 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 de-
signed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstance are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
WRS0379 WRS0159
Front Facing — step 1 Front Facing — step 2
If you must install a child restraint in the front seat, s
2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child
follow these steps: restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
hear and feel the latch engage.
s
1 Position the child restraint on the front pas-
senger seat. It should be placed in a Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
front-facing direction only. Move the facturer’s instructions for belt routing.
seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the
head restraint to its highest position. Always
follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions. Child restraints for infants
must be used in the rear-facing direc-
tion and therefore must not be used in
the front seat.
The back of the child restraint should be
secured against the vehicle seat back. If
1-36 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER ● A booster seat must only be installed in
locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt SEATS a seating position that has a
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any lap/shoulder belt. Failure to use a
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the three-point type seat belt with a
retractor is in the automatic locking mode. WARNING
booster seat can result in a serious in-
● Infants and small children should al- jury in sudden stop or collision.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
ways be placed in an appropriate child
properly secured prior to each use. If the ● An improperly installed booster seat
restraint while riding in the vehicle.
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 could lead to serious injury or death in
Failure to use a child restraint or
through 6. an accident.
booster seat can result in serious injury
8. Turn the ignition to the ON position. The or death.
passenger air bag status light should say
● Infants and small children should never
“OFF” . If this light is not illuminated it
be carried on your lap. It is not possible
may indicate a malfunction. Move the child
for even the strongest adult to resist the
restraint to another seating position.
forces of a severe accident. The child
Have the system checked by a NISSAN
could be crushed between the adult and
dealer.
parts of the vehicle. Also, do not put the
After the child restraint is removed and the seat same seat belt around both your child
belt is fully retracted, the automatic locking mode and yourself.
(child restraint mode) is canceled. ● NISSAN recommends that the booster
seat be installed in the rear seat. Ac-
cording to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.
6. Follow the warnings, cautions and instruc- PRECAUTIONS ON vehicle is impacted. In a rollover both curtain air
tions for properly fastening a seat belt SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT bags are designed to inflate and remain inflated
shown in the “Three-point seat belt with for a short time.
retractor” earlier in this section. SYSTEM
These supplemental restraint systems are de-
7. When the ignition is turned to the ON posi- This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- signed to supplement the crash protection pro-
tion, the passenger air bag status light may tion contains important information concerning vided by the seat belts and are not a substitute
or may not be illuminated, depending on the the driver and passenger supplemental front air for them. Seat belts should always be correctly
size of the child and the type of booster seat bags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System), worn and the occupant seated a suitable dis-
being used. See “NISSAN advanced air bag supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact tance away from the steering wheel, instrument
system” later in this section. and rollover air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts. panel and door finishers. See “Seat belts” earlier
in this section for instructions and precautions on
Supplemental front impact air bag system: seat belt usage.
The NISSAN advanced air bag system can help
cushion the impact force to the head and chest of The supplemental air bags operate only
the driver and front passenger in certain frontal when the ignition switch is in the ON or
collisions. START position.
Supplemental side-impact air bag system After turning the ignition key to the ON
(if so equipped): This system can help cushion position, the supplemental air bag warning
the impact force to the chest area of the driver light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
and front passenger in certain side impact colli- warning light will turn off after about 7
sions. The supplemental side air bag is designed seconds if the system is operational.
to inflate on the side where the vehicle is im-
pacted.
Supplemental curtain side-impact and roll-
over air bag system (if so equipped): 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
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-43
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.
WARNING
● Children may be severely injured or
killed when the supplemental front air
bags, side air bags or curtain side-
impact and rollover air bags inflate if
they are not properly restrained. Pre-
teens and children should be properly
restrained in the rear seat, if possible.
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 care-
ful 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.
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Rear window wiper and washer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 defroster switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Trip computer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Headlight and turn signal switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Headlight control switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Daytime running light system (Canada only) . . . . . . 2-28
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Instrument brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Turn signal switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Compass and outside temperature display Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Outside temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Heated seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Compass display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . . . . . . 2-12 Hill descent control (HDC) switch (if so equipped) . . . 2-32
Checking bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Storage trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Audible reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Storage bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2nd row under-seat storage bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Vehicle security system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) . . . . . . . . 2-22 Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Sunglasses holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Switch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
LIC0736
1. Warning/indicator lights 6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/
2. Tachometer Trip computer (if so equipped)
3. Speedometer 7. Engine oil pressure gauge
4. Fuel gauge 8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Voltmeter
LIC0737 LIC0780
LIC0741 LIC0742
LIC0583 WIC0810
Type A Type B
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY 140°F (60°C). When the temperature is above
194°F (90°C), the display will read “SC”.
Push the or TEMP button when the ignition
key is in the ON position. The outside tempera- ● When the outside temperature is between
ture will be displayed s
1 . -40°F (-40°C) and -60°F (-51°C), the dis-
play will read -40°F (-40°C). When the tem-
● To change from °F to °C, push and hold perature is below -60°F (-51°C), the display
the or TEMP button for about 3 sec- will read “OC”.
onds until the display begins to flash. Press
the button again to toggle between °F and ● The outside temperature sensor is located in
°C. Once you have selected °F or °C, the front of the radiator. The sensor may be
display will continue to flash for about 5 affected by road or engine heat, wind direc-
seconds, then the temperature will display. tion and other driving conditions. The display
may differ from the actual outside tempera-
● When the outside temperature is between 140°F ture or the temperature displayed on various
(60°C) and 194°F (90°C), the display will read signs or billboards.
Instruments and controls 2-9
N: north
E: east
S: south
W: west
If the display reads “CAL”, calibrate the compass
by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The com-
pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three
complete circles.
WIC0355
or Anti-lock brake warning light Low tire pressure warning light High beam indicator light (Blue)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warn- Low windshield washer fluid warning light Hill descent control (HDC) indicator light (if so
ing light ( model) equipped)
Automatic transmission park warning light Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
( model)
or Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Overdrive off indicator light
Charge warning light Automatic transmission position indicator light Security indicator light
Door open warning light Cruise main switch indicator light Slip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning light Cruise set switch indicator light Transfer 4LO position indicator light
( model)
4WD warning light ( model) 4WD shift indicator light ( model) Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning light Front passenger air bag status light Vehicle dynamic control off indicator light
CHECKING BULBS , or , , , , or , , , , , ,
,
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake The following lights come on briefly and then go
off: If any light fails to come on, it may indicate
and turn the ignition key to the ON position
a burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
without starting the engine. The following lights
electrical system. Have the system repaired
will come on: promptly.
2-12 Instruments and controls
brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition, ● When the button is pushed with
and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Be all doors locked, the hazard lights flash
aware of your surroundings, and park in secure, twice and the horn beeps once as a re-
well-lit areas whenever possible. minder that the doors are already locked.
Many devices offering additional protection, such The horn may or may not beep. Refer to
as component locks, identification markers, and “Silencing the horn beep feature” (vehicles
tracking systems, are available at auto supply without navigation system) in the “Pre-
stores and specialty shops. Your NISSAN dealer driving checks and adjustments” section or
may also offer such equipment. Check with your “Vehicle electronic systems” (vehicles with
insurance company to see if you may be eligible navigation system) in the “Display screen,
for discounts for various theft protection features. heater, air conditioner and audio systems”
section.
How to arm the vehicle security
system 4. Confirm that the indicator light comes
WIC0841
on. The light stays on for about 30
Your vehicle has two types of security systems: 1. Close all windows and the glass hatch. (The seconds. The vehicle security system is now
● Vehicle security system system can be armed even if the win- pre-armed. After about 30 seconds the ve-
dows are open. However, the glass hicle security system automatically shifts
● NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System—NVIS hatch must be closed.) into the armed phase. The light begins
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM to flash once every 3 seconds. If, during the
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
30-second pre-arm time period, the door is
The vehicle security system provides visual and 3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors unlocked by the key or the keyfob, or the
audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors can be locked with the key, power door lock ignition key is turned to ACC or ON, the
when the system is armed. It is not, however, a switch or with the keyfob. system will not arm.
motion detection type system that activates when
Keyfob operation: ● If the key is turned slowly when locking
a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
the door, the system may not arm. Fur-
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot ● Push the button on the keyfob. thermore, if the key is turned beyond
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior or All doors lock. The hazard lights flash the vertical position toward the unlock
exterior vehicle components in all situations. Al- twice and the horn beeps once to indicate position to remove the key, the system
ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a all doors are locked. may be disarmed when the key is re-
Instruments and controls 2-21
NOTE:
You can turn on or turn off the driving
speed dependent intermittent wiper func-
tion 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.
s
2 Low — continuous low speed operation
s
3 High — continuous high speed operation
Push the lever up s4 to have one sweep opera-
tion of the wiper.
LIC0474 WIC0843 Pull the lever toward you s 5 to operate the
Security indicator light SWITCH OPERATION washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
The security indicator light blinks whenever the The windshield wiper and washer operates when WARNING
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF or ACC the ignition switch is in the ON position.
position. This function indicates the NISSAN Ve- In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
hicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) is operational. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the tion may freeze on the windshield and
following speed: obscure your vision which may lead to an
If the NVIS is malfunctioning, the light will remain accident. Warm the windshield with the
on while the ignition key is in the ON position. s
1 Intermittent — intermittent operation can be defroster before you wash the windshield.
adjusted by turning the knob toward s A
If the light still remains on and/or the en- (Slower) or s B (Faster). Also, the intermit-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for CAUTION
tent operation speed varies in accordance
NVIS service as soon as possible. Please ● Do not operate the washer continu-
with the vehicle speed. (For example, when
bring all NVIS keys that you have when ously for more than 30 seconds.
visiting your NISSAN dealer for service. the vehicle speed is high, the intermittent
operation speed will be faster.) ● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
LIC0604 LIC0469
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if
the steering wheel. so equipped).
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so 2. Push the (low) or (high) posi-
could affect proper operation of the tion of the switch, as desired, depending on
supplemental front air bag system. Tam- the temperature. The indicator light in the
pering with the supplemental front air bag switch will illuminate.
system may result in serious personal The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
injury.
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 ● The battery could run down if the seat
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch heater is operated while the engine is
off. not running.
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, cush-
ion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat
may become overheated.
● Do not place anything hard or heavy on
WIC0534
the seat or pierce it with a pin or similar
object. This may result in damage to the The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
heater. Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
● Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with a If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
dry cloth. system reduces the engine output to reduce
● When cleaning the seat, never use wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any simi- even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
lar materials. maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
● If any abnormalities are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn the To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch off and have the system checked switch. The indicator will come on.
by your NISSAN dealer. 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.
Instruments and controls 2-31
● The hill descent control may not control ● the 4WD switch must be in the 4H position
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load and the vehicle speed must be under 21
or road conditions. Always be prepared mph (35 km/h), and
to depress the brake pedal to control ● the HDC system switch must be ON.
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re-
sult in a collision or serious personal The HDC indicator light will come on when the
injury. system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illu-
minate while the HDC system applies the brakes
to control vehicle speed.
CAUTION
If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed
When the hill descent control system op-
while the HDC system is on, the system will stop
erates continuously for a long time, the
operating temporarily. As soon as the accelerator
temperature of the brake pads may in-
or brake pedal is released, the HDC system
crease and the hill descent control system
begins to function again if the HDC operating
LIC0743 may be temporarily disabled (the indicator
conditions are fulfilled.
light will blink). If the indicator light does
WARNING not come on continuously after blinking, The HDC indicator light blinks if the switch is on
● Never rely solely on the hill descent stop using the system. and all conditions for system activation are not
control system to control vehicle speed met or if the system becomes disengaged for any
The hill descent control system is designed to reason.
when driving on steep downhill grades. reduce driver workload when going down steep
Always drive carefully when using the hills. The HDC system helps to control vehicle To turn off the HDC system, push the switch to
hill descent control system and decel- speed so the driver can concentrate on steering the OFF position.
erate the vehicle speed by depressing the vehicle.
the brake pedal if necessary. Be espe- For additional information, see “Hill descent con-
cially careful when driving on frozen, To activate the HDC system: trol (HDC) system on indicator light” earlier in this
muddy or extremely steep downhill section and “Hill descent control (HDC) system”
● the automatic transmission selector lever in the “Starting and driving” section of this
roads. Failure to control vehicle speed
must be in forward or reverse gear, manual.
may result in a loss of control of the
vehicle and possible serious injury or ● the 4WD switch must be in the 4L position
death. and the vehicle speed must be under 15
mph (25 km/h) or
2-32 Instruments and controls
s
2 Fold up the bottom cushion of the center
seat.
s
3 Push the latch to release the storage bin
cover.
LIC0768 WIC0673
GLOVE BOX SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the top portion of the glove box, push the To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
latch s
A up and raise the lid.
LIC0770 WIC0771
Front 2nd row (rear of front console)
CUP HOLDERS To open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front
console), lower the lid. To close, raise the lid.
The front cup holders have adapters that can be
removed to accommodate larger cups.
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
● Do not place sharp objects in the lug- ● Do not place sharp objects in the lug-
gage side nets. Such objects may be- gage side nets. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause come dangerous projectiles and cause
injury when the vehicle is moving or if injury when the vehicle is moving or if
the vehicle is involved in a collision. the vehicle is involved in a collision.
When the window lock button is depressed, only To fully close a window equipped with automatic
the driver side window can be opened or closed. operation, pull the switch up to the second detent
Push it again to cancel the window lock function. 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.
2-46 Instruments and controls
Depending on the environment or driving To open or close the sunroof part way, push the
conditions, the auto-reverse function may switch in any direction while the sunroof is sliding
be activated if an impact or load similar to to stop it in the desired position.
something being caught in the window oc-
curs. Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch toward
WARNING UP/CLOSE s 2 . Release the switch, then push
There are some small distances immedi- the UP/CLOSE switch again to tilt the sunroof
ately before the closed position which up.
cannot be detected. Make sure that all To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch toward
passengers have their hands, etc., inside DOWN/OPEN s 1 .
the vehicle before closing the window.
If the control unit detects something caught in a WARNING
window equipped with automatic operation as it WIC0882 ● In an accident you could be thrown from
is closing, the window will be immediately low- the vehicle through an open sunroof.
ered.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
Always use seat belts and child
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition restraints.
key is in the ON position. The automatic sunroof
● Do not allow anyone to stand up or
is operational for about 45 seconds, even if the extend any portion of their body out of
ignition key is turned to the ACC or OFF position. the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
If the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door in motion or while the sunroof is
is opened during this period of about 45 sec- closing.
onds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
Sliding the sunroof CAUTION
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch toward ● Remove water drops, snow, ice or sand
DOWN/OPEN s 1 . from the sunroof before opening.
● Do not place heavy objects on the sun-
To fully close the sunroof, push the switch toward
roof or surrounding area.
UP/CLOSE s 2 .
A key number is only necessary when you have previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle
lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate Immobilizer System. After the registration pro-
from. If you still have a key, your NISSAN dealer cess, these components will only recognize keys
can duplicate it. coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem (NVIS) during registration. Any key that is not
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER given to your dealer at the time of registration will
SYSTEM (NVIS) KEYS no longer be able to start your vehicle.
You can only drive your vehicle using the master Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which
or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN contains an electrical transponder, to come into
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your contact with salt water. This could affect system
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in function.
the key head.
The master key can be used for all the locks.
WPD0128
1. Two master keys (black) with transpon- The valet key cannot be used for the glove box
lock.
der chip and chrome NISSAN brand
symbol on one side To protect belongings when you leave a key with
2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip someone, give them the valet key only.
3. Key number plate Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
4. Transponder chip
Additional or replacement keys:
A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place If you still have a key, the key number is not
(such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
using the key number. NISSAN does not record cate your existing key. As many as five NVIS keys
key numbers so it is very important to keep track can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all
of your key number plate. NVIS keys that you have to your NISSAN dealer
for registration. This is because the registration
process will erase the memory of all key codes
3-2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
● 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 open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.
● Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
● Do not leave children unattended inside LPD0240 LPD0298
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- Driver’s side Inside lock
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri- LOCKING WITH KEY LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
ous accidents. The power door lock system allows you to lock or KNOB
unlock all doors at the same time. To lock the door without the key, move the inside
Turning the key toward the front s
1 of the vehicle lock knob to the lock position s
1 , then close the
locks all doors. door.
LPD0183 LPD0299
Door lock switch CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
LOCK SWITCH from being opened accidentally, especially when
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door small children are in the vehicle.
lock switch (driver or front passenger side), to the The child safety lock levers are located on the
lock position s 1 . When locking the door this way,
edge of the rear doors.
be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
To unlock all the doors without a key, push the door can be opened only from the outside.
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
to the unlock position s
2 .
WARNING WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely ● Always be sure the back door has been
closed and latched before driving. Fail- closed securely to prevent it from open-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly ing while driving.
open and result in an accident.
● Do not drive with the back door open.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from This could allow dangerous exhaust
the engine compartment, to avoid injury gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See
do not open the hood. “Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the back door.
LPD0302
s
1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
s
2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
s
3 Insert the support rod into the slot on the
underside of the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
NOTE:
The back door 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.
LPD0303 LPD0253
OPENING THE FUEL FILLER LID FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler lid automatically unlocks when all The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
doors are unlocked. cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
1. Unlock the fuel filler lid using one of the the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
following operations. heard.
● Unlock all doors with the keyfob. Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder s
1 while
refueling.
● Unlock all doors with the key.
● Press the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
2. Push the lid to open.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid and lock the doors.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the pedal position with your
foot on the pedal.
LPD0304 LPD0305
TILT OPERATION The accelerator and brake pedals can be ad-
justed for driving comfort.
Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the
steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- Use the pedal adjusting switch to adjust the
tion. brake and accelerator pedal position forward s
1
or backward s2 . Pedal adjustment can only be
Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel
in place. performed when:
● Ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC posi-
WARNING tion
Do not adjust the steering wheel while ● Ignition switch is ON and the selector lever
driving. You could lose control of your is in the P (Park) position
vehicle and cause an accident.
The brake and accelerator pedals cannot be ad-
justed separately.
s
3 Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
● Do not store the sun visor before return-
ing the extension to its original
position.
● Do not pull the extension sun visor forc-
edly downward.
WPD0307
VANITY MIRRORS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
WPD0315
s
1 To block glare from the front, swing down the
main sun visor.
s
2 To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing the visor to the side.
WPD0126 LPD0258
LPD0259 LPD0306
Foldable outside mirrors MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it. 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 sys-
tem.
1. Set the automatic transmission selector le-
ver to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
● When the key is inserted into the ignition ● When the memory switch (1 or 2) is not
switch. pushed for at least 1 second.
● When the driver’s door is closed with the key ● When the seat has been already moved to
the memorized position.
turned to LOCK.
● When no seat position is stored in the
● When the key is turned from ACC to ON
memory switch.
while the automatic transmission selector
lever is in the P (Park) position. The automatic drive positioner system can be
adjusted and canceled. For vehicles with naviga-
The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can- tion system, see “Vehicle electronic systems” in
celed. For vehicles with navigation system, see the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
“Vehicle electronic systems” in the “Display audio systems” section of this manual. For ve-
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio sys- hicles without navigation system, see your
tems” section of this manual. For vehicles without NISSAN dealer.
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).
Control panel buttons (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Servicing air conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Names of the components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
How to use “PREV” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 FM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Setting up the start-up screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 AM radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
How to use the “TRIP” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Satellite radio reception (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 4-25
How to use the “SETTING” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Audio operation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Setting the display (Audio or HVAC display): . . . . . . 4-7 FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
Heater and air conditioner (manual). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 changer (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Air conditioner operation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . 4-16 CD care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Air flow charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Steering wheel switch for audio control
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES)
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Rear control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Digital video disc (DVD) player controls . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Operating tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Rear seat air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Flip-down screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Playing a digital video disc (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
WARNING
● Positioning of the heating or air condi-
tioning controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in or-
der that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-
tem. 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. LHA0487
When you use this system, make sure the engine Reference symbols:
is running.
“ENTER” button — This is a button on the con-
If you use the system with the engine not trol panel.
running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long
time, it will use up all the battery power,
and the engine will not start.
4-2 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
The time will be reset to the GPS time. The [TIME ZONE] screen will appear. ● Pacific zone
● Mountain zone
● Central zone
● Eastern zone
● Atlantic zone
● Newfoundland zone
After selection, the [CLOCK SETTINGS] screen
will appear.
WARNING
● The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates 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
WHA0510 people or animals.
rear center console ventilators (if so
equipped) ● Do not use the recirculation mode for
long periods as it may cause the interior
Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas- air to become stale and the windows to
senger side windowss 1 , driver and passenger
fog up.
front s 2 centers
3 , rear passenger compartment
s4 and rear center console (if so equipped) ven- ● Positioning of the heater and/or air
tilatorss5 by moving the ventilator slide and/or conditioner controls should not be
ventilator assemblies. done while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
WHA0509 LIC0835
1. Rear fan speed control dial. The sunload sensor s 1 , located on the top center
of the instrument panel, helps the system main-
2. Rear temperature control dial.
tain a constant temperature. Do not put anything
REAR CONTROL BUTTON on or around this sensor.
To operate the rear air conditioner, the engine The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-
must be running. hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
The rear seat air conditioner can be turned on
and off from the front controls. If the rear seat fan This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
control dial is set to (0), the air conditioner is ozone layer.
turned off. If it is set to any of the fan speed
Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-
positions, air is discharged from the rear vents at
quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-
the corresponding speed. When the rear seat fan
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants
control dial is set to (R), the rear seat passengers
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner
control their own fan speed.
system. See “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations” in the “Techni-
cal and consumer information” section of this
manual.
LHA0490
A NISSAN dealer is able to service your “environ-
1. Rear fan speed control dial. mentally friendly” air conditioning system.
2. Rear temperature control dial.
CONTROLS WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
Fan control dial frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on and personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
off, and controls fan speed. vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equipment.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows rear passen-
gers to adjust the temperature of the outlet air.
RADIO Reception conditions will constantly change be- Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position signal distance and interference from other ve- signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob hicles can work against ideal reception. De- signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with scribed below are some of the factors that can mentary flutter or loss of sound.
the engine not running, the key should be turned affect your radio reception.
to the ACC position. AM RADIO RECEPTION
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is affected by station signal AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30 bend around objects and skip along the ground.
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ- miles (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single chan- In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
normally are caused by these external influences. FM. External influences may sometimes interfere these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
with FM station reception even if the FM station is ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM to receiver.
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
signal is directly related to the distance between
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
Radio reception the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
characteristics as light. For example they will
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra- seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
reflect off objects.
dio reception. These circuits are designed to areas where no obstacles exist.
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual- Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
ity of that reception. a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
and/or drift.
However there are some general characteristics
Static and flutter: During signal interference from SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even buildings, large hills or due to antenna position equipped)
when the finest equipment is used. These char- (usually in conjunction with increased distance When the satellite radio is first installed or the
acteristics are completely normal in a given re- from the station transmitter) static or flutter can battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may
ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait
in your NISSAN radio system. treble control to reduce treble response. more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and
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.
*Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
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.
LHA0117
To adjust the audio levels for bass, treble, fader, 5. Press the MENU button again to exit the SEEK tuning
and balance, push the AUDIO button and adjust clock set mode.
Push the SEEK/TRACK tuning button (
the level with the SEEK/TRACK button. Press the The display will return to the regular clock display or ) for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning
AUDIO button once for BASS (bass), twice for after 7 seconds, or you may press the MENU begins from low to high frequencies or high to
TREB (treble), 3 times for FAD (fader) and 4 button again to return to the regular clock display. low frequencies, depending on which button is
4-32 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
LHA0493
1. SEEK/TRACK change button 7. Station and CD select buttons (1 - 6)
2. CAT FOLDER 8. CD button
3. SCAN button 9. RADIO button
4. PAUSE/MUTE button 10. REAR AV button
5. POWER/VOLUME control knob 11. RPT button
6. PRESET A-B-C select button 12. DISP button
4-40 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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 mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
● Use a damp, soft cloth when cleaning
the Mobile Entertainment System com-
ponents. Do not use solvents or clean-
ing solutions.
LHA0389 ● Do not attempt to use the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
WARNING -4°F (-20°C) or above 158°F (70°C)].
● The Mobile Entertainment System is ● To avoid draining the vehicle battery, do
designed for rear seat passenger view- not operate the system more than 15
ing only. minutes without starting the engine.
● The driver must not attempt to operate
the Mobile Entertainment System while
the vehicle is in motion so that full at-
tention may be given to vehicle
operation.
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 mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
● When changing batteries, do not let dust or When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
oil get on the remote control and head- your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
phones. cautions, otherwise the new equipment may ad-
FCC Notice: versely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer compliance WARNING
could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. This device complies with ● A cellular telephone should not be used
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of while driving so full attention may be
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to given to vehicle operation. Some juris-
the following two conditions: (1) This de- dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele-
vice may not cause harmful interference, phones while driving.
and (2) this device must accept any inter- ● If you must make a call while your ve-
SAA0723 ference received, including interference hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
If the battery is removed for any reason that may cause undesired operation of the lar phone operational mode (if so
device. equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
other than replacement close the lid se-
curely. ercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
● If you will not be using the remote control for operation.
long periods of time, remove the batteries.
● If a conversation in a moving vehicle
● Replacement of the batteries is needed requires you to take notes, pull off the
when the remote control only functions at road to a safe location and stop your
extremely close distances to the DVD player vehicle before doing so.
or not at all.
CAUTION
● Be careful not to touch the battery terminal.
● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
● An improperly disposed battery can harm sible from the electronic control
the environment. Always confirm local regu- modules.
lations for battery disposal.
4-56 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
WARNING ● If you suspect that exhaust fumes are ● The exhaust system and body should be
entering the vehicle, drive with all win- inspected by a qualified mechanic
● Do not leave children or adults who dows fully open, and have the vehicle whenever:
would normally require the assistance inspected immediately.
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets a. The vehicle is raised for service.
should also not be left alone. They ● Do not run the engine in closed spaces
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes are
could accidentally injure themselves or such as a garage.
entering into the passenger
others through inadvertent operation of ● Do not park the vehicle with the engine compartment.
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, running for any extended length of time.
temperatures in a closed vehicle could c. You notice a change in the sound of
quickly become high enough to cause ● Keep the back door and rear windows the exhaust system.
severe or possibly fatal injuries to closed while driving, otherwise exhaust
d. You have had an accident involving
people or animals. gases could be drawn into the passen-
damage to the exhaust system, un-
ger compartment. If you must drive with
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or derbody, or rear of the vehicle.
the back door or rear windows open,
straps to help prevent it from sliding or follow these precautions:
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than THREE-WAY CATALYST
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- 1. Open all the windows.
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
lision, unsecured cargo could cause 2. Set the air recirculation but- device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
personal injury. ton (if so equipped) to off and the fan gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
control dial to 4 (high) to circulate high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide) the air.
● If electrical wiring or other cable con- WARNING
WARNING
nections must pass to a trailer through ● The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-
● Do not breathe exhaust gases; they the seal on the back door or the body, tem are very hot. Keep people, animals
contain colorless and odorless carbon follow the manufacturer’s recommen- or flammable materials away from the
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is danger- dation to prevent carbon monoxide en- exhaust system components.
ous. It can cause unconsciousness or try into the vehicle.
death.
● Be sure to check the brakes immedi- 1. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
ately after driving in mud or water. See tion with the key in the ON position.
“Brake system” later in this section for 2. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
“Wet brakes”.
3. Remove the key from the ignition.
● Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it If the selector lever is shifted to the P (Park)
rolls forward, backward or sideways, position after the key is turned to the OFF posi-
you could be injured. tion or when the key cannot be turned to the
● Whenever you drive off-road through LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the
sand, mud or water as deep as the key.
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance 1. Move the shift selector lever into the P (Park)
may be required. See “Periodic mainte- position.
nance” in the “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide.” WSD0041 2. Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION position.
3. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
The ignition lock is designed so the key cannot be
turned to the LOCK position and removed until 4. Remove the key.
the shift selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
The shift selector lever is designed so it cannot
position.
moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other
When removing the key from the ignition, make gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF
sure the shift selector lever is in the P (Park) position or if the key is removed from the switch.
position.
The shift selector lever can be moved if the
If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park) ignition switch is in the ON position and the
position, the key cannot be moved to the LOCK foot brake pedal is depressed.
position.
There is an OFF position between the
To remove the key from the ignition switch: LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position
is indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.
Starting and driving 5-7
● Make sure the area around the vehicle is 1. Apply the parking brake. cranking the engine, release the accel-
clear. erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
2. Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N foot off the accelerator pedal by turn-
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. ing the ignition key to START. Release the
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
The shift selector lever cannot be key when the engine starts. If the engine
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
moved out of P (Park) and into any of starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
you refuel.
the other gear positions if the ignition procedure.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean. key is turned to the OFF position or if
the key is removed from the ignition CAUTION
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper switch. Do not operate the starter for more than
inflation. The starter is designed not to operate if 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
the shift selector lever is in any of the not start, turn the key off and wait 10
● Lock all doors.
driving positions. seconds before cranking again, otherwise
● Position seat and adjust head restraints. the starter could be damaged.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors. accelerator pedal by turning the ignition 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-
key to START. Release the key when the onds after starting. Do not race the engine
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to while warming it up. Drive at moderate
do likewise.
run, repeat the above procedure. speed for a short distance first, especially in
● Check the operation of warning lights when cold weather.
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See ● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting, In cold weather, keep the engine running for
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap- a minimum of 2–3 minutes before shutting it
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
section of this manual.
and then crank the engine. Release the short period of time may make the vehicle
key and the accelerator pedal when the more difficult to start.
engine starts.
● 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
Starting and driving 5-9
● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) the vehicle in motion. To move the selector lever:
while the vehicle is moving. This could The automatic transmission is designed so : Push the button while depressing the
cause an accident. the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed brake pedal
before shifting from P (Park) to any drive
CAUTION position while the ignition switch is in the : Push the button to shift
ON position.
● When stopping the vehicle on an uphill : Shift without depressing brake pedal
grade, do not hold the vehicle by de- The shift selector lever cannot be moved
pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot out of P (Park) and into any of the other Shifting
brake should be used for this purpose. gear positions if the ignition key is turned After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the pedal and move the shift selector lever out of the
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
key is removed. P (Park) position.
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
The automatic transmission in your vehicle is
electronically controlled to produce maximum
power and smooth operation.
5-10 Starting and driving
WARNING
● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
● Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
● Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.
● Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident. LSD0143 LSD0075
To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake. 1. ACCEL/RES switch
To release: 2. COAST/SET switch
3. ON/OFF switch
1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 4. CANCEL switch
2. Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park) PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
position.
CONTROL
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it
will release. ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light in the instrument panel then blinks to
light goes out. 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.
● Push and release the COAST/SET switch. ● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
CAUTION
Each time you do this, the set speed de- cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), position.
follow these recommendations to obtain
To resume the preset speed, push and re- maximum engine performance and en- ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle re- sure the future reliability and economy of Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
turns to the last set cruising speed when the your new vehicle. Failure to follow these ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h). recommendations may result in short- Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-
ened engine life and reduced engine hicles.
performance.
● Use a proper gear range which suits road
● Avoid driving for long periods at constant conditions. On level roads, shift into high
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the gear as soon as possible.
engine over 4,000 rpm.
● Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Avoid quick starts.
● Follow the recommended periodic mainte-
● Avoid hard braking as much as possible. nance schedule.
● Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles ● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
could be damaged. 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.
● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more ● If the warning light is still on after the
CAUTION
economical to use the air conditioner and above operation, have your vehicle
leave the windows closed to reduce drag. ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
position on dry hard surface roads. Driv- possible.
● Use 4H or 4L position only when ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO
necessary. Four-wheel drive operation low- may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear ● The transfer case may be damaged if
ers fuel economy. and increased fuel consumption. you continue driving with the warning
light blinking rapidly.
If the 4WD warning light turns on when
you are driving on dry hard surface All mode 4WD system (if so
roads:
equipped)
– in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD. The all mode 4WD system provides 4 positions
(AUTO, 2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select
– in the 4LO position for all mode 4WD the desired drive mode according to the driving
vehicles, stop the vehicle and shift conditions.
the transmission selector to the N
position with the brake pedal de- 2WD or 4WD shift procedure:
pressed and shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD.
– in the 4LO position for part time 4WD
vehicles, stop the vehicle and shift
the transmission selector to the N
position with the brake pedal de-
pressed and shift the 4WD shift
switch to 2WD.
*1: The transfer 4LO position indicator light may blink. Stop the vehicle. Be sure to shift the 4WD shift switch after the transmission selector 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.
*3: Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO.
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.
Part time 4WD system (if so
equipped)
The part time 4WD system provides 3 positions
(2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select the
desired drive mode according to the driving con-
ditions.
2WD or 4WD shift procedure:
*1: Before moving the transmission selector shift lever from neutral, wait until the 4LO indicator light stays on steady. This indicates that the 4WD shift procedure is completed and the transfer
gear is correctly set in the 4LO position. If the vehicle is shifted into gear before the indicator is on steady, the transfer gear may grind, not engage correctly or stay in the neutral position.
- If the 4WD warning light illuminates, perform the following procedure to return the transfer case to correct operating condition.
1. Turn off the engine by turning the ignition switch 9OFF9.
2. Start the engine.
- Check that the 4WD warning light turns off. If the 4WD light illuminates, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
3. Apply the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and move the transmission selector lever to Neutral position.
4. With the brake pedal depressed, move the 4WD shift switch to desired mode.
- Be sure to wait until the transfer gear change completes before shifting the transmission selector lever from Neutral position.
*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.
*3: Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO.
CAUTION
● Do not spin the tires excessively. Tires LSD0144 LSD0145
will sink deep into the mud, making it
difficult to free the vehicle. Type A Type B
● Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the only), 4H or 4LO, you may feel a jolt.
● Avoid shifting gears with the engine 2WD, AUTO (Type A only), 4H or 4LO po- This is not abnormal.
running at high speeds as this may
sition, depending on driving conditions.
cause malfunction. ● When the vehicle is stopped after mak-
● With the switch set to the AUTO position ing a turn, you may feel a slight jolt
4WD shift switch operations (Type A only), distribution of torque to the after the selector lever is shifted to N or
front and rear wheels changes automatically, P. This occurs because the transfer
depending on road conditions encountered clutch is released and not because of a
[ratio; 0 : 100 (2WD) → 50 : 50 (4WD)]. malfunction.
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 (Type A
The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic The brake system has two separate hydraulic
WARNING
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels. ● While driving on a slippery surface, be
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you careful when braking, accelerating or
will still have control of the vehicle. However, BRAKE PRECAUTIONS downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
much greater steering effort is needed, especially erating could cause the wheels to skid
in sharp turns and at low speeds. Vacuum assisted brakes and result in an accident.
WARNING The brake booster aids braking by using engine ● If the engine is not running or is turned
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the off while driving, the power assist for
If the engine is not running or is turned off vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, the brakes will not work. Braking will be
while driving, the power assist for the greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be harder.
steering will not work. Steering will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
much harder to operate. tance will be longer. Wet brakes
Using the brakes When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the may pull to one side during braking.
brakes and pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
downshift to a lower gear before going down a to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may speeds until the brakes function correctly.
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control. 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.
Starting and driving 5-27
● When installing a spare tire, make sure When accelerating or driving on slippery sur- ● If you interrupt the reset procedure by turn-
it is the proper size and type as speci- faces, the tires may spin or slide. With the Vehicle ing the ignition off, you will need to restart
fied on the tire placard. For tire placard Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detect the reset procedure.
location information, refer to “Tire plac- these movements and control the braking and
If after driving the vehicle for more than 10 min-
ard” in the “Technical and consumer engine output to help improve vehicle stability.
utes and the SLIP and lights remain illumi-
information” section of this manual. ● When the vehicle dynamic control (VDC) nated in the instrument panel, have the vehicle
● Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the system is operating, the SLIP indicator in the dynamic control system checked by a NISSAN
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec- instrument panel blinks. dealer.
tion of this manual.
● If the SLIP indicator blinks, the road condi- If the vehicle is operated with the vehicle dynamic
tions are slippery. Be sure to adjust your control system off using the VDC OFF switch,
speed and driving to these conditions. See most VDC functions will be turned off. The VDC
“Slip indicator light”, and “Vehicle dynamic system will still try to transfer power from a slip-
control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “In- ping drive wheel to one with more traction when
struments and controls” section. the VDC system switch is OFF. The Slip indicator
will flash if wheel spin is detected. The ABS will
If the battery is removed or discharged, the trac-
still operate with the VDC system off.
tion control system may be disabled and the
SLIP and indicator lights will not turn off When the VDC system is operating, you may feel
after 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
to the ON position. Perform the following proce- vibration from under the hood. This is normal and
dure to reset the system: indicates that the VDC system is working prop-
erly.
● Start the engine and set the steering wheel
in the straight forward position. The computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
● Drive the vehicle at speeds above 10 mph
engine and move the vehicle forward or in reverse
(15 km/h) for at least 10 minutes.
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you
● The VDC OFF indicator light should go off may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in
indicating the traction control system is op- the brake pedal. This is normal and is not an
erational. indication of a malfunction.
Starting and driving 5-29
the driver to concentrate on steering while reduc- The hill start assist system automatically keeps
WARNING
ing the burden of brake and accelerator opera- the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle
tion. ● Never rely solely on the hill start assist from rolling backwards in the time it takes the
system to prevent the vehicle from mov- driver to release the brake pedal and apply the
● When additional braking is required on ing backward on a hill. Always drive accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
steep downhill roads activate the HDC sys- carefully and attentively. Depress the
tem by pushing the switch ON, see “Hill brake pedal when the vehicle is Hill start assist will operate automatically under
descent control (HDC) switch” in the “In- stopped on a steep hill. Be especially the following conditions:
struments and controls” section. careful when stopped on a hill on frozen ● The selector lever is shifted to a forward or
● Once the system is activated the indicator or muddy roads. Failure to prevent the reverse gear.
light will remain on in the instrument panel, vehicle from rolling backwards may re-
sult in a loss of control of the vehicle ● The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill
see “Hill descent control (HDC) system on
and possible serious injury or death. by applying the brake.
indicator light” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section. ● The hill start assist system is not de- The maximum holding time is 2 seconds. After 2
signed to hold the vehicle at a standstill seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and hill
If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed
on a hill. Depress the brake pedal when start assist will stop operating completely.
while the HDC system is on, the system will stop
operating temporarily. As soon as the accelerator the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill. Hill start assist will not operate when the selector
or brake pedal is released, the HDC system Failure to do so may cause the vehicle lever is shifted to N or P or on a flat and level road.
begins to function again if the HDC operating to roll backwards and may result in a
conditions are fulfilled. collision or serious personal injury.
For the best results, when descending steep ● The hill start assist may not prevent the
downhill grades, the HDC switch should be ON vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill
and the selector lever in 2 (Second gear) or 1 under all load or road conditions. Al-
(Low gear) for engine braking. ways be prepared to depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards. Failure to do so may result
in a collision or serious personal injury.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK For details, see ‘‘Changing engine coolant’’ in the for the tires on your vehicle and are installed
‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this according to the chain manufacturer’s sug-
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de- manual. gestions. Use only SAE Class “S”
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes chains. Class “S” chains are used on ve-
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key TIRE EQUIPMENT hicles with restricted tire to vehicle clear-
hole. 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to ance. Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains
provide superior performance on dry pave- are designed to meet the minimum clear-
ANTI-FREEZE ances between the tire and the closest ve-
ment. However, the performance of these
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem- tires will be substantially reduced in snowy hicle suspension or body component re-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C), check the and icy conditions. If you operate your ve- quired to accommodate the use of a winter
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection. hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recom- traction device (tire chains or cables). The
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL minimum clearances are determined using
For details, see ‘‘Engine cooling system’’ in the
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please the factory equipped tire size. Other types
‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this
consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, may damage your vehicle. Use chain ten-
manual. sioners when recommended by the tire
size, speed rating and availability informa-
BATTERY tion. chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely 2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded secured or removed to prevent the possibil-
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may tires may be used. However, some U.S. ity of whipping action damage to the fenders
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi- states and Canadian provinces prohibit their or underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked use. Check local, state and provincial laws your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-
regularly. For details, see ‘‘Battery’’ in the ‘‘Main- before installing studded tires. tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
tenance and do-it-yourself’’ section of this Skid and traction capabilities of studded your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle
manual. snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be handling and performance may be adversely
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. affected.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER Never install tire chains on spare tires. Do
3. Tire chains may be used.
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti- not use tire chains on dry roads.
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord-
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. ing to location. Check the local laws before
installing tire chains. When installing tire
chains, make sure they are the proper size
5-32 Starting and driving
WARNING
● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
● Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
WCE0063 to become loose.
Installing the spare tire Retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle
The spare tire is designed for emergency has been driven for 600 miles (1,000 km)
use. See specific instructions under the (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.). As soon as
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this specified torque with a torque wrench.
manual. Wheel nut tightening torque:
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- 98 ft-lb (133 N·m)
tween the wheel and hub.
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten specification at all times. It is recom-
the wheel nuts finger tight. mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel specifications at each lubrication interval.
nuts alternately and evenly as illustrated until Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
they are tight.
In case of emergency 6-7
COLD pressure: After vehicle has been To start your engine with a booster battery, the ● Whenever working on or near a battery,
parked for three hours or more or driven instructions and precautions below must be fol- always wear suitable eye protectors (for
less than 1 mile (1.6 km). lowed. example, goggles or industrial safety
COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire spectacles) and remove rings, metal
and Loading Information label affixed to WARNING bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean
the driver side center pillar. ● If done incorrectly, jump starting can over the battery when jump starting.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip- lead to a battery explosion, resulting in ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
ment in the vehicle. severe injury or death. It could also battery. It could explode and cause se-
damage your vehicle. rious injury.
WARNING ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always ● Your vehicle has an automatic engine
present in the vicinity of the battery. cooling fan. It could come on at any
● Always make sure that the spare tire
Keep all sparks and flames away from time. Keep hands and other objects
and jacking equipment are properly se-
the battery. away from it.
cured after use. Such items can become
dangerous projectiles in an accident or ● Do not allow battery fluid to come into
sudden stop. contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a cor-
● The spare tire is designed for emer-
rosive sulfuric acid solution which can
gency use. See specific instructions un-
cause severe burns. If the fluid should
der the heading “Wheels and tires” in
come into contact with anything, imme-
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
diately flush the contacted area with
section of this manual.
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.
WCE0054
6. Keep the engine speed of the booster ve-
hicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start the en-
2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever gine of the vehicle being jump started.
WARNING
to N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P
Always follow the instructions below. (Park) (automatic transmission). Switch off
Failure to do so could result in damage to
CAUTION
all unnecessary electrical systems (lights,
the charging system and cause personal heater, air conditioner, etc.). Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
injury. more than 10 seconds. If the engine does
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so not start right away, turn the key off and
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, equipped). Cover the battery with an old wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
position the two vehicles to bring their bat- cloth to reduce explosion hazard.
teries near each other. 7. After starting the engine, carefully discon-
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence il- nect the negative cable and then the positive
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. lustrated (s
A,s
B,s C,sD ). cable.
3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- with the engine running. Add coolant to the followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
open the hood further until no steam or Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
coolant can be seen. dealer. tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
4. Open the engine hood.
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
WARNING
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
If steam or water is coming from the en- the service operator carefully read the following
gine, stand clear to prevent getting precautions:
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
WARNING
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is ● Never ride in a vehicle that is being
running. The radiator hoses and radiator towed.
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking, ● Never get under your vehicle after it has
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or been lifted by a tow truck.
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine. CAUTION
WARNING ● When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, powertrain are in working condition. If
jewelry or clothing to come into contact any unit is damaged, dollies must be
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the used.
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling
fan can start at any time when the coolant ● Always attach safety chains before
temperature is high. towing.
UNDERBODY ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior
trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is Wash the wheels regularly, especially during win- cleaner or soft brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather
necessary to clean the underbody regularly in ter months in areas where road salt is used. If not surfaces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in
order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and removed, road salt can discolor the wheels. mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry,
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the un- soft cloth. Before using any fabric protector, read
derbody and suspension. Before the winter pe- CHROME PARTS
the manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fab-
riod and again in the spring, the underseal must Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non- ric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or
be checked and, if necessary, retreated. abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. bleach the seat material.
GLASS Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean
the meter and gauge lens.
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 CAUTION
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft ● Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
cloth will easily remove this film. lar material.
● Small dirt particles can be abrasive and
CAUTION damaging to leather surfaces and
When cleaning the inside of the windows, should be removed promptly. Do not
do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive use saddle soap, polishes, oils, clean-
cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant ing fluids, solvents, detergents or
cleaners. They could damage the electri- ammonia-based cleaners as they may
cal conductors, radio antenna elements or damage the leather’s natural finish.
rear window defroster elements.
● Never use fabric protectors unless rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on
meter or gauge lens covers. It may dam-
age the lens cover.
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have Performing general maintenance checks requires During the normal day-to-day operation of the
minimum maintenance requirements with longer minimal mechanical skill and only a few general vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
service intervals to save you both time and automotive tools. formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
money. However, some day-to-day and regular These checks or inspections can be done by you, you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- a qualified technician, or, if you prefer, a NISSAN smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a
SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its dealer. NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, you
emission and engine performance. should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think that
Where to go for service repairs are required.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When performing any checks or maintenance
maintenance, is performed. appears to malfunction, have the systems work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
checked and corrected by a NISSAN dealer.
tions” later in this section.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte- information through technical bulletins, service MAINTENANCE ITEMS
nance chain. tips, and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve- Additional information on the following
Scheduled maintenance items with “*” is found later in this section.
hicles before they work on your vehicle, rather
For your convenience, both required and optional than after they have worked on it.
scheduled maintenance items are described and
Outside the vehicle
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
The maintenance items listed here should be
Guide.” You must refer to that guide to ensure service department performs the best job to meet
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
that necessary maintenance is performed on your specified.
in a reliable and economic way.
NISSAN at regular intervals.
Doors and engine hood Check that the doors
General maintenance and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
General maintenance includes those items which that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
should be checked during normal day-to-day op- latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op- Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these hood from opening when the primary latch is
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed. released.
When performing any inspection or maintenance ● If you must work with the engine run- CAUTION
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to and tools away from moving fans, belts ● Do not work under the hood while the
the vehicle. The following are general precau- and any other moving parts. engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
tions which should be closely observed. wait until it cools down.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry, ● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
WARNING coolant. Improperly disposed engine
such as rings, watches, etc. before
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- working on your vehicle. oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
ply the parking brake securely and fluids can damage the environment. Al-
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle ● Always wear eye protection whenever ways conform to local regulations for
from moving. Move the shift selector you work on your vehicle. disposal of vehicle fluid.
lever to P (Park). ● If you must run the engine in an en- This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
● Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or closed space such as a garage, be sure gives instructions regarding only those items
LOCK position when performing any there is proper ventilation for exhaust which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
parts replacement or repairs. gases to escape.
A genuine NISSAN service manual is also avail-
● Never leave the engine or automatic ● Never get under the vehicle while it is able. See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual or-
transmission related component har- supported only by a jack. If it is neces- der information” in the “Technical and consumer
nesses disconnected while the ignition sary to work under the vehicle, support information” section of this manual.
switch is in the ON position. it with safety stands.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery You should be aware that incomplete or improper
● Keep smoking materials, flame and servicing may result in operating difficulties or
or any transistorized component while sparks away from the fuel tank and
the ignition switch is in the ON position. excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
battery. coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- ● On gasoline engine models with the have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
matic engine cooling fan. It may come on multiport fuel injection (MFI) system,
at any time without warning, even if the the fuel filter or fuel lines should be
ignition key is in the OFF position and the serviced by a NISSAN dealer because
engine is not running. To avoid injury, the fuel lines are under high pressure
always disconnect the negative battery even when the engine is off.
cable before working near the fan.
VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Battery
3. Fuse/fusible link box
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator cap
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
WDI0479
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory Outside temperature Genuine Demineral-
with Genuine NISSAN Long Life down to NISSAN ized or dis-
Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti- Long Life tilled water
freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze so- Antifreeze/
lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Ad- °C °F Coolant or
ditional engine cooling system additives are not equivalent
necessary. -35 -30 50% 50%
WARNING CAUTION
● Never remove the radiator or coolant When adding or replacing coolant, be sure
reservoir cap when the engine is hot. to use only a Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Wait until the engine and radiator cool Antifreeze/Coolant (green) or equivalent
down. Serious burns could be caused with the proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-
by high pressure fluid escaping from freeze and 50% demineralized or distilled LDI0436
the radiator. See precautions in “If your water. The use of other types of coolant
vehicle overheats” found in the “In case solutions or coolant colors, such as or- CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
of emergency” section of this manual. ange, may damage the engine cooling LEVEL
● The radiator is equipped with a pres- system.
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en-
gine damage, use only a genuine the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
NISSAN radiator cap. 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 pressur-
ized tank. When installing the cap, tighten
it until a clicking sound is heard.
WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded, LDI0437 LDI0371
never change the coolant when the en- CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
gine is hot. level. It should be between the H (High) and
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply L (Low) marks s B . This is the normal oper-
● Never remove the radiator cap when the the parking brake.
engine is hot. Serious burns could be ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
caused by high pressure fluid escaping 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches the L (Low) mark s A , remove the oil filler cap
from the radiator. operating temperature. and pour recommended oil through the
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 opening. Do not overfill s C.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash minutes for the oil to drain back into 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner the oil pan.
as soon as possible. It is normal to add some oil between oil
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- maintenance intervals or during the
● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil- insert it all the way. break-in period, depending on the severity
dren and pets. of operating conditions.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around 8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re- LDI0438 is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
quired. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 9. Start the engine and check for leakage
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 around the oil filter. Correct as required.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick. the parking brake. 10. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
Add engine oil if necessary. minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
2. Turn the engine off. necessary.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter.
4. Unscrew the plate coverning the oil filter
exposing the filter.
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench
by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
WARNING
Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. 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.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving ● Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any ● When working on or near a battery, al-
conditions require an increased amount of win- corrosion should be washed off with a solu- ways wear suitable eye protection and
dow washer fluid. tion of baking soda and water. remove all jewelry.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- ● Make certain the terminal connections are ● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- clean and securely tightened. cessories contain lead and lead com-
freeze or equivalent. pounds. Wash hands after handling.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
CAUTION longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery ● Keep battery out of the reach of
terminal cable to prevent discharge. children.
● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution. WARNING
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not expose the battery to flames or
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas gener-
tank with washer fluid concentrates at ated by the battery is explosive. Do not
full strength. Some methyl alcohol allow battery fluid to contact your skin,
based washer fluid concentrates may eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. After
permanently stain the grille if spilled touching a battery or battery cap, do not
while filling the window washer reser- touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
voir tank. wash your hands. If the acid contacts
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
water to the manufacturer’s recom- flush with water for at least 15 minutes
mended levels before pouring the fluid and seek medical attention.
into the window washer reservoir tank. ● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
Do not use the window washer reservoir the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
tank to mix the washer fluid concen- cause a higher load on the battery
trate and water. which can generate heat, reduce bat-
tery life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
WDI0224
1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver
as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery
case.
LDI0302
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.
LDI0454 LDI0449
1. Power steering fluid pump
CAUTION 2. Cooling fan
● Do not ground accessories directly to 3. Air conditioner
the battery terminal. Doing so will by- 4. Crankshaft
pass the variable voltage control sys- 5. Generator
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely. WARNING
● Use electrical accessories with the en- Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
gine running to avoid discharging the LOCK position. The engine could rotate
vehicle battery. unexpectedly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage 1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of un-
control system. This system measures the usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the
amount of electrical discharge from the battery belt is in poor condition or is loose, have it
and controls voltage generated by the generator. replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer for assistance.
WDI0005
WARNING
● Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers 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.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
LDI0376 cleaner removed. Doing so could result LDI0442
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and in serious injury. 1. Open the glove box and press in on the
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance sides so that it will open completely allowing
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER it to hang by the cord.
nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
cover with a damp cloth. some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the glove box. Refer to the
To remove the air cleaner filter: “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for
s
1 Loosen the screw. change intervals.
s
2 Disconnect the electrical connector. To replace the filter, perform the following proce-
dure:
s
3 Unlatch the clips and remove the air cleaner
cover. Remove the air cleaner filter.
CLEANING
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.
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.
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 wind-
LDI0387 LDI0404
shield is still not clear after cleaning the blades
and using the wiper, replace the blades.
2. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the NOTE:
filter cover. CAUTION
The filters are marked with air flow arrows.
The end of the filter with the arrow should Worn windshield wiper blades can dam-
face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows age the windshield and impair driver
should face downward. vision.
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.
6. Fill out the date information on the small
replacement label and attach it to the glove
box lid.
WDI0408
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
s
2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.
s
3 Remove the wiper blade. LDI0443
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not
arm until it clicks into place. to let wax get into the washer nozzle s
1 . This may
cause clogging or improper windshield washer
5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it
groove. with a needle or small pin s2 .
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
WDI0293 WDI0229 motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
CHECKING PARKING BRAKE CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
From the released position, firmly push the park- With the engine running, check the distance A sound is heard.
ing brake down. If the number of clicks is out of between the upper surface of the pedal and the Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer. metal floor. If it is out of the range shown, see a sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
● 3–4 clicks under depressing force of 44.1 lb NISSAN dealer. be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
(196 N). moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
Distance A: Under depression force of function or performance of the brake system.
110 lb (490 N)
Proper brake inspection intervals should
4 1/4 in (110 mm) be followed. For more information regarding
brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte-
Self-adjusting brakes nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser-
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting vice and Maintenance Guide”.
brakes.
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. LDI0455 LDI0457
4. Run the engine for one minute without de- Two types of fuses are used. Type A is used in the If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,
pressing the brake pedal, then turn it off. fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type B is the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse
Depress the brake pedal several times. The used in the passenger compartment fuse box. pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not
pedal travel distance will decrease gradually affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the
Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They
with each depression as the vacuum is re- fuse is installed in the fuse box securely.
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
leased from the booster. box. Type B fuses cannot be installed in the under-
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the
Type A fuses can be installed in the engine com-
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. underhood fuse boxes.
partment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes.
LDI0444 WDI0452
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower 5. Push the fuse box cover to install.
amperage rating than specified on the 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
fuse box cover. This could damage the system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
electrical system or cause a fire. 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.
8-24 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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:
Wattage 65/55Bulb No. HB5/9007*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest LDI0446
parts information.
Removing the headlight bulb
● Do not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time 1. Open the hood.
as dust, moisture and smoke may enter 2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
the headlight body and affect the per-
formance of the headlight. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
rear end of the bulb.
8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb. Do not Headlight 65/55 9007 (HB5)
shake or rotate the bulb when removing it Turn signal light/Parking light 28/8 3457AK*2
sB.
Side marker 3.8 194
Replacing the headlight bulb Rear combination light
LDI0450 WDI0295
1. Map lights Replacement procedures
2. Personal lights
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
3. Cargo light
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover.
4. High-mount stoplight
5. License plate light : Indicates bulb removal
6. Rear combination light : Indicates bulb installation
8-28 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
LDI0459 LDI0448
Map lights Rear combination light
If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of shown on the Tire Placard (if so equipped) or the ● The Gross Maximum Weight rating is
emergency” section of this manual. Tire and Loading Information label (if so located on the FMVSS label. The ve-
equipped) under the 9Recommended Cold Tire hicle weight capacity is indicated on the
TIRE PRESSURE Inflation Pressure9 heading. This label is affixed to Tire and Loading Information label (if so
Low tire pressure warning system (if the driver side center pillar. Tire pressures should equipped). Do not load your vehicle be-
be checked regularly because: yond this capacity. Overloading your ve-
so equipped) hicle may result in reduced tire life, un-
● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
This vehicle is equipped with the low tire pres- safe operating conditions due to
sure warning system. It monitors tire pressure of ● Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over premature tire failure, or unfavorable
all tires except the spare. When the tire pressure potholes or other objects or if the vehicle handling characteristics and could also
monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more strikes a curb while parking. lead to a serious accident. Loading be-
of your tires is significantly underinflated. yond the specified capacity may also
The tire pressures should be checked when the result in failure of other vehicle
The low tire pressure warning system will activate tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD components.
only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at ● Before taking a long trip, or whenever
20 MPH (32 km/h). Also, this system may not
you heavily load your vehicle, use a tire
detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for ex- moderate speeds.
pressure gauge to ensure that the tire
ample a flat tire while driving). Incorrect tire pressure, including under in- pressures are at the specified level.
For more details, refer to “Low tire pressure warn- flation, may adversely affect tire life and ● Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH
ing light” in the “Instruments and controls” sec- vehicle handling. (137 km/h) unless it is equipped with
tion, ”Tire pressure information” in the “Display high speed rated tires. Driving faster
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio sys- WARNING than 85 MPH (137 km/h) may result in
tems” section, “Low tire pressure warning sys- ● Improperly inflated tires can fail sud- tire failure, loss of control and possible
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section, and denly and cause an accident. injury.
“Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section.
● For additional information regarding
Tire inflation pressure tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
Check the tire pressures (including the spare) tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
often and always prior to long distance trips. The tion Booklet.
recommended tire pressure specifications are
8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
LDI0392
Type A
Tire and loading information label (if so s
4 Recommended cold tire inflation pressure:
equipped) Inflate the tires to this pressure when the
tires are cold. Tires are considered COLD
s
1 Seating capacity: The maximum number of after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or
occupants that should be seated in the ve- more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
hicle. km) at moderate speeds. The recommended
cold tire inflation is set by the manufacturer
s
2 Vehicle load limit: See loading information in
to provide the best balance of tire wear and
the Technical and consumer information
vehicle handling characteristics based on
section.
the vehicles GVWR.
s
3 Original tire size: The size of the tires origi-
s
5 Tire size – refer to “Tire labeling” later in this
nally installed on the vehicle at the factory.
section.
s
2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire 6. Four numbers represent the week and year s
8 Manufacturer or brand name
(example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX) the tire was built. For example, the numbers Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
3103 means the 31st week of 2003. If these
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the 9Department Of numbers are missing, then look on the other Other Tire-related Terminology
Transportation.9 The symbol can be placed sidewall of the tire. In addition to the many terms that are defined
above, below or to the left or right of Tire
Identification Number. s Tire ply composition and material
3 throughout this section, Intended Outboard
Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a white-
2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identifica- The number of layers or plies of rubber-coated wall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer,
tion mark fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers also must brand, and/or model name molding that is higher
indicate the materials in the tire, which include or deeper than the same molding on the other
3. Two-digit code: Tire size steel, nylon, polyester, and others. sidewall of the tire, or (2) the outward facing
4. Three-digit code: Tire type code (Optional) s
4 Maximum permissible inflation pressure sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that must always face outward when
5. Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture This number is the greatest amount of air pres- mounted on a vehicle.
sure that should be put in the tire. Do not exceed
the maximum permissible inflation pressure.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-35
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Tire placard (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Air conditioner specification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Installing front license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Recommended SAE viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and lubri- Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
cant recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Securing the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
When traveling or registering your vehicle in an- Maximum load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
other country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Towing load/specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Towing safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Flat towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Vehicle identification number (chassis num- Uniform tire quality grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
ber) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Emission control system warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
F.M.V.S.S. certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . . . . 9-24
Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Event data recorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Tire and loading information label (if so Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-26
equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 In the event of a collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
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.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal 80 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt 5.1 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
Without oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8 • ILSAC grade GF-III*2 *3
Cooling system
With reservoir models w/o 2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2
rear air a/c 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
With reservoir modelswith 3-1/2 gal 3 gal 13.4 50% Demineralized or distilled water
rear a/c
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF *4
Power steering fluid (PSF) in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*8
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*6
All mode 4WD — — — Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transfer fluid Transmission Fluid*8, *10
Part time 4WD — — —
Front final drive oil — — — API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil, *9, *10
Rear final drive oil — — — API GL-5 Synthetic 75W–90 Gear Oil, *10
Windshield washer fluid (shared between front and rear wipers) 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*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 engine oil viscosity.”
*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 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.
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When re- ● towing a trailer RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
placing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its NUMBER
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
● SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all
intervals”. temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE
10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the
ambient temperature is above 0°F (-18°C).
Technical and consumer information 9-5
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubri-
cant will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require the
replacement of all air conditioner system
components.
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 regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
ENGINE
Model VQ40DE
Idle speed
A/T (in “N” position) See the “Emission Control Information label” on the under-
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed) side of the hood.
CO % at idle
Standard PLFR5A-11
Spark plug Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
To get 9the combined weight of occupants and Steps for determining correct load 4. The resulting figure equals the available
cargo9, add the weight of all occupants, then add limit amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
the total luggage weight. Examples are shown For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400
below. 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers
of occupants and cargo should never ex- in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
ceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s tire and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
placard. (1400-750 (5 * 150) = 650 lbs.)
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and passengers that will be riding in your and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
vehicle. weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
in Step 4.
and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX
pounds.
WTI0125 LTI0126
Cargo area ceiling tie-down hooks Cargo area floor tie-down hooks
SECURING THE LOAD WARNING
There are tie down hooks located in the cargo ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used straps to help prevent it from sliding or
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
straps. the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
Do not apply a total load of more than 55 lision, unsecured cargo could cause
lbs. (245 N) to a single s
A plastic hook or 44 personal injury.
lbs. (196 N) to a single s B plastic hook
when securing cargo.
Do not apply a total load of more than 110
lbs. (490 N) to a single metal floor tie-down
hook when securing cargo.
● Do not load your vehicle any heavier ● Do not load your vehicle any heavier WARNING
than the GVWR or the maximum front than the GVWR or the maximum front
and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your Overloading or improper loading of a
vehicle can break, tire damage could vehicle can break, tire damage could trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
occur, or it can change the way your occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
vehicle handles. This could result in vehicle handles. This could result in mance and may lead to accidents.
loss of control and cause personal loss of control and cause personal
injury. injury. CAUTION
● Overloading not only can shorten the ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
LOADING TIPS for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your
life of your vehicle and the tire, but can
● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or also cause unsafe vehicle handling and engine, axle or other parts could be
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S. certi- longer braking distances. This may damaged.
fication label. cause a premature tire failure which ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
could result in a serious accident and tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
● Do not load the front and rear axle to the personal injury. Failures caused by (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR. overloading are not covered by the ve- throttle. This helps the engine and other
hicle’s warranty. parts of your vehicle wear in at the
WARNING heavier loads.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Your new vehicle was designed to be used pri-
straps to help prevent it from sliding or Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that marily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the that towing a trailer places additional loads on
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col- vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, brak-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause front and the rear wheels separately to determine ing and other systems.
personal injury. axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed
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.
Technical and consumer information 9-15
Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following If you believe that your vehicle has a de- Due to legal requirements in some states and
emission warranties: fect which could cause a crash or could Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
For USA cause injury or death, you should immedi- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
1. Emission Defects Warranty the emission control system.
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
2. Emissions Performance Warranty tion to notifying NISSAN. The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
Details of these warranties may be found with is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN may open an investigation, and if it finds usage of the vehicle.
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa- that a safety defect exists in a group of
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re- vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
placement by writing to: campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
● Nissan North America, Inc. come involved in individual problems be- I/M test, check the vehicle’s
Consumer Affairs Department tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN. inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
P.O. Box 191 tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
Gardena, CA 90248-0191 To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327- (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
For Canada 4236. You may also write to: NHTSA, blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
Emission Control System Warranty U.S. Department of Transportation, 9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
Details of these warranties may be found with Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also seconds, the I/M test condition is 9ready.9 If the
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor- obtain other information about motor ve- MIL indicates the vehicle is in a 9not ready9 con-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN hicle safety from the Hotline. dition, drive the vehicle through the following
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa- pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re- You may notify NISSAN by contacting our you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
placement by writing to: Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.
1-800-NISSAN-1.
● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se- Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of comput-
WARNING
lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) ers that monitor and control a number of systems
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and position. to optimize performance and help service techni-
prudent manner according to traffic con- cians with diagnosis and repair. Depending on
ditions and obey all traffic laws. 9. Turn the engine off.
the equipment on your vehicle, some of the com-
10. Repeat steps 1 - 8 at least one more time. puters monitor emission control systems, braking
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant systems and air bag systems, just to name a few.
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the Some data about vehicle operation may be
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept- stored in the computers for use during servicing.
points between the C and H (normal oper- able between steps. Do not stop the engine until Other data may be stored if a crash event occurs.
ating temperature). step 7 is completed. For example, air bag readiness, air bag perfor-
mance, and seat belt use by the driver or passen-
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
ger may be recorded, depending on vehicle
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator
equipment. These types of systems are some-
pedal completely and keep it released for at times called Event Data Recorders.
least 10 seconds.
Special equipment can be used to access the
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a electronic data that may be stored in the vehicle’s
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of computers (sounds are not recorded). NISSAN
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9 and NISSAN dealers have equipment to access
minutes. some of this data; others may also have this
4. Stop the vehicle. equipment. The data may be retrieved during
routine vehicle servicing or for special research. It
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h) might also be accessed with the consent of the
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds. vehicle owner or lessee, in response to a request
by law enforcement, or as otherwise required or
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times. permitted by law.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
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