Nissan 2010 Armada - Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passen...

1. 3rd row bench seat belts (P. 1-21) 2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-21) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-53) 4. Front seat belts (P. 1-21) 5. Head Restraints (P.1-8 ) 6. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P.1-53) 7. Seats (P. 1-2) 8. Occupant classification se...

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-28) 3. Windshield (P. 8-19) 4. Power windows (P. 2-50) 5. Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key™,keys (P. 3-5, 3-12, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P. 3-32) 7. Tire pressure (P. 9-12) 8. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P. 8-41) 10. Replacing bulb...

1. Roof rack (P. 2-49) 2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13) 3. Glass hatch (P. 3-28) 4. Rear window washer (P.2-29) 5. Glass hatch release (P.3-28) 6. Lift gate release (P. 3-27) 7. Rearview monitor (if so equipped)(P.4-33) 8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-31) 9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation(P. 3-28, P. 9-3...

1. Rear ventilators (P. 4-35) 2. Storage (P. 2-40) 3. DVD entertainment system(if so equipped) (P. 4-76) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-54) 5. Map lights (P. 2-57) 6. Sun visors (P. 3-31) 7. HomeLink 姞 (P. 2-58) 8. Glove box (P. 2-41) 9. Seats (P. 1-2) 10. Cup holders (P. 2-44)11. Luggage storag...

1. Vents (P. 4-35) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-30) 3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-33) 4. Steering wheel switch for audiocontrol/hands-free Bluetooth 姞 phone (if so equipped) (P. 4-73) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-53, P. 2-34) 6. Meters, gauges ...

Warning light Name Page or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light 2-14 Automatic transmis-sion check warninglight 2-14 Automatic transmis-sion park warninglight (model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-14 Charge warninglight 2-15 Check suspensionwarning light (if soequipped) 2-15 Warning light Na...

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injur...

Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower backsupport to the driver. Move the lever up or downto adjust the seat lumbar area. 2ND ROW CAPTA...

Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row The 2nd row captain’s chairs can be tipped for-ward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row benchseat. To enter the 3rd row 䊊 1 , raise the armrest so it is parallel to the seatback and in the stowedposition, then lift up on the seatback latch locatedon the upper...

WARNING ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seatto make sure it is securely locked. ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious inj...

ARMRESTS To use the armrests, pull them down to the rest-ing position. 䊊 A Stowed position 䊊 B Resting position HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety systems. They may provideadditional protection against injury in cer-tain rear end collisions. Adjust the headr...

The illustration shows the seating positionsequipped with head restraints. All of the headrestraints are adjustable. 䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint. Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks LRS0886 LRS0887 Safety—Seats, seat belts ...

Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and pushthe head restraint down. WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889 1-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint sys...

Components 1. Adjustable headrest 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the headrest so the center is level with thecenter of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the headrest, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-13 ...

FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seats when they arein the fold-down position. In a collision,people riding in these areas withoutproper restraints are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any areaof your ...

䊊 2 Once the seatback is released it will enableyou to fold the front passenger seatback flatover the seat cushion. 3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback andpush it up to an upright position. Move therecline switch backward until the desiredangle is o...

䊊 4 The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo floor when the 3rd row seats are also foldedflat. 5. To return the outboard 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, reverse the process forthe outboard seats. 6. To return the center seat to a seating posi- tion, lift up on the pull strap on the ba...

3RD ROW POWER FOLDINGSEATS (if so equipped) The 3rd row power folding seat controls arelocated behind the 2nd row seat (passenger’sside) on the 3rd row cup holder console 䊊 1 . There are also controls located on the rear quar-ter trim panel behind the 3rd row seats (passen-ger’s side) 䊊 2 . Before o...

If the ignition switch is off, the power foldingseats are always operational. If the ignition switch is on, the power folding seatsare only operational when the shift selector is in P(Park) or N (Neutral) . If the engine is started during operation, theseat(s) will temporarily pause. NOTE: Operating...

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effect...

PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possiblearound the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal...

䊊 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock duringa sudden stop or on impact. A slowpulling motion permits the seat belt tomove and allows you some freedom ofmovement in the seat....

WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they arenot completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The...

Center of the 3rd row bench seat The 3rd row center seat belt has a connectortongue 䊊 1 and a seat belt tongue 䊊 2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue mustbe securely latched for proper seat belt opera-tion. WARNING ● Always fasten the connector tongueand the seat belt in the order ...

Stowing the 3rd row center seat belt When folding down the 3rd row seat, the 3rd rowcenter seat belt can be retracted into a stowedposition as follows: 䊊 1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seatbelt does not retract suddenly when thetongue is released from the connectorbuckle. Release the connec...

Attaching the 3rd row center seat belt Always be sure the 3rd row center seat beltconnector tongue and connector buckle are at-tached. Disconnect only when folding down therear seat. To connect the buckle: 䊊 1 Pull out the connector tongue from the re-tractor base. 䊊 2 Pull out the seat belt tongue ...

WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire...

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety information is available frommany other sources, including doctors, teachers,government traffic safety offices, and communityorganizations. Every child is...

LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seat beltswhich are provided. The seat belt may not fitproperly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used...

CAUTION A child restraint in a closed vehicle canbecome very hot. Check the seating sur-face and buckles before placing a child inthe child restraint. This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-tem. Som...

● 2nd row bench seat outboard positions only(if so equipped) LATCH lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use and installation ofchild restraints could result in serious in-jury or death of a child or other passen-gers in a sudden stop or collision: – Attach...

The child restraint top tether strap must be usedwhen installing the child restraint with the LATCHlower anchor attachments or seat belts. See “Toptether anchor” for installation instructions. When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose suppli...

REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “ChildSafety” and “Child Restraint” sections before in-stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint in the 2nd row seats using the LATCHsystem: 1. Position the chil...

3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and rearward firmlyin the center of the child restraint with yourhand to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof th...

5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 2through 4. REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING THE SEATBELTS WARNING ● The three-point seat belt with Auto-matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must beused when installin...

4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and rearward firmlyin the center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof th...

7. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 3through 6. FORWARD-FACING CHILDRESTRAINT INSTALLATION USINGTHE SEAT BELTS WARNING The three-point seat belt with AutomaticLocking Retractor (ALR) must be usedwhen installing...

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-structions for belt routing. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt...

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while pulling up on the seatbelt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top teth...

1. If necessary, raise or remove the head re- straint to position the top tether strap 䊊 1 over the top of the seatback. If the headrestraint is removed, store it in a secureplace. Be sure to reinstall the head restraintwhen the child restraint is removed. See “Head restraint adjustment” in thissect...

BOOSTER SEATSPrecautions on booster seats WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not usedproperly, the risk of a child being injuredin a sudden stop or collision greatlyincreases: – Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s faceand neck and the lap portion of thebelt d...

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces orterritories require that infants and smallchildren be restrained in an approved childrestraint at all times while the vehicle isbeing operated. The instructions in this section apply to boosterseat installation in the rear seats or the frontpassenger seat. Bo...

WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating front air bag could seriously in-jure or kill your child. See “Child re-straints” earlier in this section fordetails. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-menta...

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and frontpassenger seats. This system is designed tomeet certification requirements under U.S. regu-lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, c...

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this section carefully tolearn how it operates. Proper use of theseat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-essary for most effective protection. Fail-ure t...

Front passenger seat adult occupants who areproperly seated and using the seat belt as out-lined in this manual should not cause the passen-ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF. Forsmall adults it may be turned OFF; however, if theoccupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush-ion (for exampl...

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impactair bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impactand rollover supplemental air bag and s...

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Tachometer . . . . . . . . ....

1. Vents (P. 4-35) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-30) 3. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-33) 4. Steering wheel switch for audiocontrol/hands-free Bluetooth 姞 phone (if so equipped) (P. 4-73) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-53, P. 2-34) 6. Meters, gauges ...

1. Warning/indicator lights 2. Tachometer 3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Voltmeter 5. Fuel gauge 6. Speedometer 7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera-ture gauge 8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/VehicleInformation Display 9. Engine oil pressure gauge WIC1243 METERS AND GAUGES 2-4 Instruments ...

1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/twin trip display 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition. The odometer records the total dis...

“Control panel buttons” in the “Display screen,heater, air conditioner and audio systems” sec-tion later in this manual. TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engineinto the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the redzone, ...

CAUTION If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-ture near the hot (H) end of the normalrange, reduce vehicle speed to decreasetemperature. If the gauge is over the nor-mal range, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible. If the engine is over-heated, continued operation of the ve-hicle may seriousl...

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-tem oil pressure while the engine is running. Theneedle should be in the middle of the gauge whenthe engine is running. CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicatelow engine oil level. Use the dipstick tocheck the oil leve...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDTEMPERATURE GAUGE This gauge indicates the temperature of the au-tomatic transmission fluid. The automatic trans-mission fluid temperature is in the normal range 䊊 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. CAUTION ● This gauge is not design...

For information about the automatic anti-glarefeature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rearviewmirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-ments” section. COMPASS DISPLAY Push the or button for about 1 sec- ond when the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition to toggle the outside temperature a...

ZONE VARIATION CHANGEPROCEDURE The difference between magnetic north and geo-graphical north is known as variance. In someareas, this difference can sometimes be greatenough to cause false compass readings. Followthese instructions to set the variance for yourparticular location if this happens: 1. ...

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light 4WD warning light ( model) High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic transmission check warning light Low fuel warning light Malfunction indicator light (MIL) Automatic transmission park warning light( model) Low tire pressure warning light Security in...

WARNING LIGHTS For additional information on warnings and indi-cators, see “Vehicle information display” later inthis section. or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light illuminates and then tu...

Parking brake indicator When the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, the light comes on when the parkingbrake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light When the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.If the light comes on while the engine is ...

do-it-yourself” section of this manual. Also see “Ifyour vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-gency” section of this manual. CAUTION ● Running the engine with the engine oilpressure warning light on could causeserious damage to the engine almostimmediately. Such damage is not cov-ered by warra...

Master warning light This light comes on when various vehicle infor-mation display warnings appear. Seat belt warning light andchime The light and chime remind you to fasten yourseat belts. The light illuminates whenever theignition switch is placed in the ON or STARTposition and remains illuminated...

High beam indicator light(blue) This blue light comes on when the headlight highbeams are on and goes out when the low beamsare selected. The high beam indicator light also comes onwhen the passing signal is activated. Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blink...

The vehicle information display 䊊 1 is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such itemsas: ● automatic transmission position indicator ● cruise control system information ● Intelligent Key operation information (if soequipped) ● some indicators and warnings ● other information For deta...

Warning mode The warning mode can be selected to view anywarnings that may be present. Once the screen isselected you have the option of skipping thewarning or viewing it in detail. Warnings can be present for issues such as anopen door or low fuel. For more information aboutpotential warnings see “...

Cruise set switch indicator light The light comes on while the vehicle speed iscontrolled by the cruise control system. If the lightblinks while the engine is running, it may indicatethe cruise control system is not functioning prop-erly. Have the system checked by a NISSANdealer. Intelligent Key ba...

brief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition,and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Beaware of your surroundings, and park in secure,well-lit areas whenever possible. Many devices offering additional protection, suchas component locks, identification markers, andtracking systems, are av...

The alarm is activated by: ● opening a door without using the key, arequest switch, keyfob or Intelligent Key(even if the door is unlocked by using theinside lock knob or the power door lockswitch) . How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’sdoor with the key, pres...

CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continu-ously for more than 30 seconds. ● Do not operate the washer if the reser-voir tank is empty. ● Do not fill the window washer reservoirtank with washer fluid concentrates atfull strength. Some methyl alcoholbased washer fluid concentrates maypermanently sta...

To defrost the rear window glass and outsidemirrors: Start the engine and push the rear window de-froster switch. The rear window defroster indica-tor light on the display screen comes on. Push theswitch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns offafter approxim...

Autolight system The autolight system allows the headlights to beset so they turn on and off automatically. Theautolight system can: ● Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail,license plate and instrument panel lights au-tomatically when it is dark. ● Turn off all the lights when it is light. ● K...

Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergency condi-tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure tomove the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flasherswhile moving on the highway unlessunusual circum...

Push the switch again to turn the heated steeringwheel off manually. The indicator light will go off. NOTE: The heated steering wheel switch is equipped with a 30 minute timer. After theswitch has been activate for 30 minutes,the system will automatically turn off.If thesurface temperature of the st...

The rear sonar system can be disabled by push-ing the OFF switch. When the system is disabled,the indicator light on the switch will illuminate. The system will automatically reset the next timethe ignition switch is placed in the ON position. See “Rear sonar system” in the “Starting anddriving” sec...

Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavytrailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the vehiclein the tow mode with no trailer/load or lighttrailer/light load will not cause any damage. How-ever, fuel economy may be reduced, and thetransmission/engine driving characteristics mayfeel unusual. Press ...

CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot duringor immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designedfor use with a cigarette lighter unit. Donot use any other power outlet for anaccessory lighter. See your NISSANdealer for additional information. ● Do not use with accessories that ex-c...

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGETRAYS WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays tohelp prevent injury in an accident or sud-den stop. CONSOLE BOX Console box storage trays Console box storage Pull up on the lever 䊊 1 to open the console box lid 䊊 2 . Center stack storage LIC1183 LIC1369 LIC1370 STORAG...

Console box lock Use the master key to lock 䊊 1 or unlock 䊊 2 the console box. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use themaster key when locking 䊊 1 or unlocking 䊊 2 the glove box. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving tohelp prevent injury in an accident or asudden stop. ...

CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other thansunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-glasses holder while parking in directsunlight. The heat may damage thesunglasses. MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKET The seatback pocket is located on the back of thedriver seat. The pocket can be used to storemap...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE Storage bins WARNING Keep storage bins closed while driving tohelp prevent injury in an accident or asudden stop. Push the button to open a storage bin. Push the lid up to close. Small bin LIC0568 Medium bin (if so equipped) LIC0569 Large bin LIC0570 Instruments and controls 2-43 墌 ...

CUP HOLDERS CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking whenthe cup holder is being used to preventspilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, itcan scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder.Hard objects can injure you in anaccident. Position the arm on the adjustable cup hol...

2nd row center console (if so equipped) LIC0555 2nd row bench (if so equipped) LIC0556 3rd row LIC0557 Instruments and controls 2-45 墌 REVIEW COPY— 2010 Armada (wzw) Owners Manual (owners) —USA_English (nna) 03/09/09—tbrooks 墍

CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any otherobjects that could be thrown about inthe vehicle and possibly injure peopleduring sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquidcontainers. 2ND ROW CENTER CONSOLE (if soequipped) Pull up on the lever to open the console box l...

WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-lision, unsecured cargo could causepersonal injury. ● Use suitable ropes and hooks to securecargo. ● Never allow anyone to ride in ...

ROOF RACK WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle isloaded at or near the cargo carryingcapacity, especially if the significantportion of that load is carried on theroof rack. ● Heavy loading of the roof rack has thepotential to affect the vehicle stabilityand handling during sudden or abno...

Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roofrack. Do not load more than 200 lbs (91 kg) onentire roof rack. Be sure load is evenly distributedacross both crossbars. Be careful that your ve-hicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR front and ...

1. Window lock button 2. Power door lock switch 3. Front passenger side automatic switch 4. Right rear passenger window switch 5. Left rear passenger window switch 6. Driver side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped withswitches to open or cl...

Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or closeonly the corresponding windows. To open thewindow, push the switch and hold it down 䊊 1 . To close the window, pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Automatic operation To fully open a window equipped with automaticoperation, press the window s...

POWER VENT WINDOWS (if soequipped) Use the vent window switch located on the driv-er’s side of the instrument panel to open andclose the power vent windows. The windowscannot be operated separately. To open the power vent windows press and holdthe switch. To close the windows pull up and hold the sw...

When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in themoonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im-mediately tilt up. If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re-peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keeppushing the tilt down switch within 5 secondsafter it happens; the m...

When the switch is in the DOOR position 䊊 2 , the interior lights and puddle lights (if so equipped)will stay on for about 30 seconds when: ● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a keyor the power door lock switch while all doorsare closed and the ignition switch is in theOFF position. ● The driver...

The personal lights on the overhead console canbe swiveled 360 degrees. To turn on the light,press the button. Press the button again to turnoff the light. To turn the map lights on, press the switches. Toturn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of timewith th...

The HomeLink 姞 Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of upto three individual hand-held transmitters intoone built-in device. HomeLink 姞 Universal Transceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)devices such as garage doors, gates, homeand office lighting,...

NOTE: When programming a garage door opener,etc., it is advised to unplug the device dur-ing the “cycling” process to prevent pos-sible damage to the garage door openercomponents. OPERATING THE HOMELINK 姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink 姞 Universal Transceiver (once pro- grammed) may now be used ...

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-der chip and chrome NISSAN brandsymbol on one side 2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip 3. Key number plate 4. Transponder chip A key number plate is supplied with your keys.Record the key number and keep it in a safe place(such as your wallet) , not in...

Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registeredand used with one vehicle. The new keys must beregistered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use withthe Intelligent Key and NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-lizer System of your vehicle. Since the registra-tion process requires era...

When the doors are locked using one of thefollowing methods, the doors can not be openedusing the inside or outside door handles. Thedoors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seat belts,this provides greater safety in the eve...

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCKKNOB To lock the door without the key, move the insidelock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move theinside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . LOCKING WITH POWER DOORLOCK SWITCH To lock all the doors without a key, pu...

3. Do one of the following within 20 seconds of performing Step #2: ● To change AUTO UNLOCK settings:push and hold the power door lock switchto the position (UNLOCK) for more than 5 seconds. ● To change AUTO LOCK settings: pushand hold the power door lock switch tothe position (LOCK) for more than 5...

Be sure to remove the key from the vehiclebefore locking the doors. The keyfob can operate at a maximum distance ofapproximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. Theeffective distance depends upon the conditionsaround the vehicle. As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with onevehicle. For information conce...

Opening windows The keyfob allows you to open windowsequipped with automatic operation simulta-neously. ● To open the windows, press the but- ton on the keyfob for longer than 3 sec- onds after all doors are unlocked. The door windows will open while pressingthe button on the keyfob. The door window...

Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-vated using the keyfob. NOTE: If you change the horn beep and light flashfeature with the keyfob, the display screen(if so equipped) will not show the currentmode and cannot be used to change themode. Use the keyfob to r...

OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range from the request switch 䊊 1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged orstrong radio waves are present near the operat-ing location, the Intelligent Key operating rang...

● To prevent the Intelligent Key from being leftinside the vehicle, make sure you carry theIntelligent Key with you and then lock thedoors. ● Do not pull the door handle before pushingthe door handle request switch. The doorwill be unlocked but will not open. Releasethe door handle once and pull it ...

Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key. 2. Push the door handle request switch. 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch again within 30 seconds to unlock all doors. For power liftgate opening: 1. Carry the intelligent k...

● When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-charged. CAUTION When locking the doors using the Intelli-gent Key, be sure not to leave the key inthe vehicle. Locking doors 1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion. 2. Close all doors. 3. Press the button on the Intelligent Key. 4. The hazard w...

Unlocking doors 1. Press the button on the Intelligent Key. 2. The hazard warning lights flash once. 3. Press the button again within 5 sec- onds to unlock all doors. All doors will be locked automatically unless oneof the following operations is performed within 1minute after pressing the button: ●...

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,you may activate the panic alarm to call attentionby pressing and holding the button on the Intelligent Key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● It ...

NOTE: If you change the horn beep and light flashfeature with the keyfob, the display screen(if so equipped) will not show the currentmode and cannot be used to change themode. Use the keyfob to return to the pre-vious mode and re-enable the displayscreen control. To deactivate: Press and hold the a...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that areprogrammed for the vehicle. If another IntelligentKey is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehiclesystem may respond differently than expected. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When stopping the engine The SHIFT P warning appea...

䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle locatedbelow the driver side instrument panel. Thehood will spring up slightly. 䊊 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to theside as illustrated with your fingertips andraise the hood. When closing the hood, lower it slowly and makesure it locks into place....

OPERATING THE MANUAL LIFTGATE (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock orunlock all doors including the lift gate simulta-neously. To open the lift gate, pull up on the handle. To close, lower and push the lift gate down se-curely. OPERATING THE POWER LIFTGATE (if so equipped) ...

Safe Mode: If the lift gate gas stays 䊊 1 lose pressure, the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When thesafe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes.A continuous warning chime sounds until the liftgate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gatewill be pulled to the closed and latc...

LIFT GATE RELEASE WARNING ● Always be sure the lift gate has beenclosed securely to prevent it from open-ing while driving. ● Do not drive with the lift gate open. Thiscould allow dangerous exhaust gasesto be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”section of this man...

To open, pull up on the smaller outside handle torelease the glass hatch, then pull up on the glasshatch. To close, lower and push the glass hatchdown securely. NOTE: The lift gate must be unlocked in order toopen the glass hatch. WARNING Do not drive with the glass hatch open.This could allow dange...

TILT OPERATION WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of yourvehicle and cause an accident. Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust thesteering wheel up or down to the desired posi-tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheelin place. The a...

䊊 1 To block glare from the front, swing down themain sun visor. 䊊 2 To block glare from the side, remove themain sun visor from the center mount andswing the visor to the side. 䊊 3 To block glare from the side and front, swingdown the sub-sun visor. 䊊 4 Slide the extension sun visor in or out asnee...

REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 䊊 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces-sary, because it reduces rear view clarity. AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLAREREARVIEW ...

For more information about the compass andcompass features 䊊 2 (if so equipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instruments and con-trols” section of this manual. Type B and Type C The indicator light 䊊 2 will illuminate when the automatic anti-glare feature is operating. To turn off the automatic a...

For information on HomeLink 姞 Universal Trans- ceiver operation, see the “HomeLink 姞 Universal Transceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-tion of this manual. For information on the compass display (if soequipped) , see “Compass display” in the “Instru-ments and controls” section of this manu...

Manual folding outside mirrors (if soequipped) Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it. Power folding outside mirrors (if soequipped) CAUTION Do not manually fold the power foldingmirrors. Manually folding the mirrors candamage the mirrors. Press the switch to open or close the mirrors. A...

The automatic drive positioner system has twofeatures: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION Two positions for the driver’s seat, acceleratorand brake pedals, and outside mirrors can bestored in the automatic drive positioner memory.Follow these procedures to use th...

2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec-onds, press the button on the keyfob. The indicator light will blink. After the indica-tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to thatmemory setting. With the key removed from the ignition switch orthe ignition sw...

The entry/exit function can be adjusted or can-celed. For vehicles with navigation system, see“Comfort & convenience settings” in the “Moni-tor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognitionsystems” section of this manual. For vehicleswithout navigation system, see your NISSANdealer. Restarting th...

WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi-tioning controls and display controlsshould not be done while driving in or-der that full attention may be given tothe driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,fire, or electrical shock. ● ...

CAUTION ● The glass screen on the liquid crystaldisplay may break if it is hit with a hardor sharp object. If the glass breaks, donot touch the liquid crystalline material,which contains a small amount of mer-cury. In case of contact with skin, washimmediately with soap and water. ● To clean the dis...

HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON Press the INFO button. The display screenshows vehicle information for your convenience. The information shown on the screen should be aguide to determine the condition of the vehicle.See the following for details. Fuel economy Press the INFO button then select the “FuelEc...

Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the “FuelEconomy” key, then select the “View” key usingthe NISSAN controller and press the ENTERbutton. The average fuel consumption history will bedisplayed in a graph form along with the averagefuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period. Tire...

Trip computer Press the INFO button, then select the “TripComputer” key using the NISSAN controller andpress the ENTER button. The trip computer will display the following items: ● Elapsed Time – Journey time since the lastreset up to a maximum of 99 hours and 59minutes. ● Driving Distance – Distanc...

To turn the screen on: ● Press the SETTING button and select the“Display” key and then select the “DisplayON” key. Then set the screen to on by press-ing the ENTER button, or ● Hold the OFF button for approxi- mately 2 seconds and the message “resum-ing display” will appear and the “Display ON”key w...

Daylight Savings Time: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi-nated) , daylight savings time is on. To turn off thedaylight savings time, touch the “ON” key; theamber indicator light will disappear. Time Zone: Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zonescreen will appear. Select one of the ...

Select to turn off all sounds made when a doorhandle request switch is pushed, by selecting the“OFF” key. Intelligent Key Unlock Reply: Select to change the sound of the Intelligent Key modeused when a door handle request switch ispushed to unlock. Select to turn off all sounds made when a doorhandl...

Touch screen operation With this system, the same operations as thosefor the NISSAN controller are possible using thetouch screen operation. Selecting the item: Touch an item to select. To select the “Audio” key,touch the “Audio” key 䊊 1 on the screen. Touch the “BACK” key 䊊 2 to return to the previ...

● Symbols: Shows symbols such as the question mark(?) . ● Delete: Deletes the last inputted character with onetouch. Touch and hold the “Delete” key todelete all of the characters. ● OK: Completes the character input. Touch screen maintenance If you clean the display screen, use a dry, softcloth. If...

Fuel economy record Press the INFO button, then select the “FuelEconomy” key, then select the “View” key usingthe NISSAN controller and press the ENTERbutton. The average fuel consumption history will bedisplayed in a graph form along with the averagefuel for the previous Reset-to-Reset period. Tire...

● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-sition the next time the vehicle will be driven. To return to the previous display after the MAIN-TENANCE NOTICE screen is displayed, pressthe BACK button. The MAINTENANCE NOTICE screen displayseach time the key is turned ON until one of thefollowing cond...

Display off: Select the “Display ON” key. The indicator of the“Display ON” turns amber and the messageabove will be displayed briefly. When the audio,HVAC (Heater and air conditioner) , or any modebutton on the control panel is operated, the dis-play turns on for that operation. If one of thecontrol...

Clock Format: Choose either the 12h (12–hour) clock display orthe 24h (24–hour) clock display. Offset Adjust: Adjust the time by increasing or decreasing perminute. Daylight Saving Time: When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi-nated) , daylight saving time is on. To turn off thedaylight sa...

Comfort & Convenience settings Select the “Comfort & Conv.” key by using theNISSAN controller and pressing the ENTER but-ton. The comfort and convenience option screenwill be displayed. You can set the following operating conditions byselecting the desired item using the NISSANcontroller, th...

Volume and beeps settings Navigation volume For navigation volume settings refer to the sepa-rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual for infor-mation regarding these settings. Phone volume For phone volume settings refer to “Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System With Navigation Sys-tem” later in this se...

When the shift selector is shifted into the R(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows theview directly to the rear of the vehicle. WARNING ● The system is designed as an aid to thedriver in detecting large stationary ob-jects to help avoid damaging the ve-hicle. The system will not detect small...

Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s and pas-senger’s side vents 䊊 1 , center vents 䊊 2 , and rear passengers’ vents 䊊 3 and 䊊 4 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assemblies. For the driver’s and passenger’s side vents 䊊 1 , open or close by using the dial. Move the dialtoward the position ...

1. Driver’s temperature control dial/AUTObutton 2. A/C ON/OFF button 3. Fan speed control (increase) 4. Front window defroster button 5. MODE button 6. Passenger’s temperature control dial/DUAL button 7. System OFF 8. Fan speed control (decrease) 9. Rear window defroster button 10. Air recirculation...

The sunload sensor 䊊 1 , located on the top center of the instrument panel, helps the system main-tain a constant temperature. Do not put anythingon or around this sensor. Rear seat temperature and fan speed can becontrolled from both the front seat overhead con-sole controls 䊊 A or the rear seat ov...

CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on andoff and controls fan speed. Airflow mode buttons The airflow mode buttons select where the airflow is directed from. Temperature control dial The temperature control dial allows rear passen-gers to adjust the temperature of...

Reception conditions will constantly change be-cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,signal distance and interference from other ve-hicles can work against ideal reception. De-scribed below are some of the factors that canaffect your radio reception. Some cellular phones or other devices may...

AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player CAUTION ● Do not force a compact disc into the CDinsert slot. This could damage the CDand/or CD changer/player. ● Trying to load a CD with the CD doorclosed could damage the CD and/or CDchanger. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CDplayer at a t...

CHECK DISC: ● Confirm that the CD is inserted cor-rectly (the label side is facing up,etc.) . ● Confirm that the CD is not bent orwarped and it is free of scratches. PRESS EJECT: This is an error due to excessive tem-perature inside the player. Remove theCD by pressing the EJECT button. Aftera short...

* Windows 姞 and Windows Media 姞 are regis- tered trademarks and trademarks of the Mi-crosoft Corporation in the United States ofAmerica and/or other countries. CompactFlash 姞 is a registered trademark of the SanDisk 姞 Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. Playback order...

Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the CD/CF was inserted correctly. Check if the CD/CF is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there...

*When the RADIO AM·FM button ispressed, the satellite radio mode will beskipped unless an optional satellite re-ceiver and antenna are installed and anXM 姞 satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not availablein Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITHCOMPACT DISC (CD...

AUX jack The AUX jack 䊊 1 is located below the air condi- tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack acceptsany standard analog audio input, such as from aportable cassette tape player, MP3 player or alaptop computer. Press the DISC·AUX button to play a compatibledevice when it is plugged into the AU...

(SPEAKER CONTROL) button: Press the button to turn the rear speakers off and the headphones on. Press this buttonagain to turn rear seat speakers back on and theheadphones off. CD EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the com- pact disc loaded, the compact disc will beejected. When the butto...

SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons: Press the SEEK/CAT button while the CF card is playing to return to the beginning of thecurrent track. Press the TRACK button while the CF card is playing to skip to the begin-ning of the next track. If you press and hold the SEEK/CAT (re- wind) button or the TRACK (fast ...

The following CDs can be recorded in the MusicBox Hard Drive audio system: ● CDs without MP3/WMA files. ● Hybrid Compact Disc Digital Audio (HybridCD-DA) specification in Super Audio CDs. ● Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) speci-fication in CD-Extras. ● First session of multisession disc. Extreme ...

If the title information of the track being recordedis stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, thetitle is automatically displayed on the screen. Fortitle acquisition from the hard-disk drive, musicrecognition technology and related data are pro-vided by Gracenote 姞 . To view the details of th...

Music Box text display: While listening to a track in the Music Box audiosystem you can view certain text. Touch the “Text”key to display the following information for eachitem: ● Set Mood Set the mood category of the track to “Re-laxing Music”, “Lively Music”, “Slow Music”or “Upbeat Music”. ● Delet...

You can also listen to the beginning of each trackthat has been deleted by performing the follow-ing: 1. Touch the “Menu” key and then the “Music Box System Info.” key on the screen. 2. Touch the “Deleted Items” key and then the “Play Sample” key. Music Box settings To set up the Music Box Hard Driv...

● Title Text Priority: Set the priority to CDDB (Compact DiscData Base) to acquire track information fromthe Gracenote 姞 Database or set to CD TEXT to acquire the information from CDs. ● Delete ALL Music Box Data: Delete all music data stored on the hard-disk. Gracenote 姞 NOTE: ● The information con...

● Do not use a conventional record cleaner oralcohol intended for industrial use. ● A new disc may be rough on the inner andouter edges. Remove the rough edges byrubbing the inner and outer edges with theside of a pen or pencil as illustrated. CF cards: CAUTION Do not force the CompactFlash 姞 card i...

1. Volume control switch 2. MODE select switch 3. POWER on/off switch 4. Tuning switch 1. Volume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch 4. Tuning switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FORAUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be operated using thecontrols on the steering whee...

1. VOL (volume) control button 2. MODE select button 3. speaker control button 4. NEXT button 5. SEEK button 6. Headphone jacks 7. Infrared headphone transmitter lens* *Red transmitters will be visible wheninfrared headphones are on. REAR AUDIO CONTROLS Press the REAR CTRL button on the front radioc...

1. EJECT button 2. DVD slot 3. Auxiliary input jacks DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLAYERCONTROLS 1. EJECT button: When the button is pressed with the DVD loaded, it will be ejected.The display will show the eject symbol in theupper left corner of the display for 4 secondsonce the button is pressed. If t...

6. DISPLAY button 7. MODE button 8. SUBTITLE button 9. AUDIO button 10. ANGLE button11. CLEAR button12. PAUSE button13. PLAY button14. FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE button 15. MENU button16. NAVIGATION keys17. BACK button18. NUMERIC KEYPAD REMOTE CONTROL Refer to “Remote control operation” later in this...

Headphones Power ON/OFF: Press the power button to turn the headphoneson or off. Volume control: Turn the volume control knob to adjust the vol-ume. The headphones will automatically be turned offin 30 seconds if there is no sound during thatperiod. To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, kee...

Copyright and trademark ● The technology protected by the U.S. patentand other intellectual property rights ownedby Macrovision Corporation and other rightholders is adopted for this system. ● This copyright protected technology cannotbe used without a permit from MacrovisionCorporation. It is limit...

DVD-AUX settings Select the “Settings” key using the NISSAN con-troller and press the ENTER button to adjust thefollowing settings: ● Switch to DVD:Select this key to switch back to the DVDmode. ● Video Format:If the auxiliary source is in a different video format, select the “ ” key or the “ ” key ...

CAUTION ● Do not use any solvents or cleaningsolutions when cleaning the video system. ● Do not use excessive force on the moni-tor screen. ● Avoid touching or scratching the moni-tor screen as it may become dirty ordamaged. HOW TO HANDLE THE DVD CAUTION ● Handle a DVD by its edges. Never touchthe s...

Remote control and headphonesbattery replacement Replace the battery as follows: 1. Open the lid. 2. Replace batteries with new ones. ● Size AA (remote control) ● Size AAA (headphones) Make sure that the and ends on the batteries match the markings inside thecompartment. 3. Close the lid securely. I...

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone inyour NISSAN, be sure to observe the followingprecautions; otherwise, the new equipment mayadversely affect the engine control system andother electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be usedwhile driving so full attention may begiven ...

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not idealor ambient sound is too loud, it may bedifficult to hear the other person’s voice dur-ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an areasurrounded by metal or far away from thein-vehicl...

Operating tips To get the best performance out of the NISSANVoice Recognition system, observe the following: ● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet aspossible. Close the windows to eliminatesurrounding noises (traffic noises, vibrationsounds, etc.) , which may prevent the systemfrom recognizing...

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups.The system will prompt you to continue en-tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers andprompts you to enter more. – “six six two” The system repeats the numbers andprompts you to enter more. – “si...

PHONE/END Press the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you getstarted using the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN Voice Recognition. For ad-ditional command options, refer to “List of voicecommands” later in this section. Cho...

4. Say: “New phone” 䊊 C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiatepairing from the phone handset 䊊 D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phonevaries according to each cellular phonemodel. See the cellular phone Owner’sManual for details. You can also visitwww.nissanusa.com/...

For additional command options, see “List ofvoice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup” When you press and release the button on the steering wheel, you can choose from thecommands on the Main Menu. The follow...

If a redial number does not exist, the systemannounces, “There is no number to redial” andends the VR session. “Call back” 䊊 D Use the Call Back command to dial the number ofthe last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re-peats the number and begins dialing. If a c...

The transfer procedure varies according to eachcellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’sManual for details. You can also visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructionson transferring phone numbers from NISSANrecommended cellular phones. The system repeats the number and prompts youfor the n...

“Setup” Main Menu “Setup” “Pair Phone” 䊊 A “List Phone” 䊊 B “Select Phone” 䊊 C “Change Priority” 䊊 D “Delete Phone” 䊊 E “Select Ringtone” 䊊 F “Bluetooth Off” 䊊 G Use the Setup command to change options as-sociated with the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” 䊊 A Use the Pair Phone comm...

and you change the priority level of Phone C toLevel 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone CPriority Level 2 = Phone BPriority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” 䊊 E Use the Delete Phone command to delete aspecific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System. The system announces the ...

WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so full attention maybe given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attentionto vehicle operation while talking onthe phone, pull off ...

REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information – CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only thesupplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damagethe transmitter and may violate FCC regula-tions. – Operation is subject to the followin...

There are different methods to input a phonenumber. Select one of the following options forStep 4 above. Enter Data by Keypad: Input the name and phone number manually us-ing the keypad displayed on the screen. For in-formation on how to use the touch screen, see“How to use the touch screen” earlier...

Answer: Accept an incoming call to talk. On Hold: Put an incoming call on hold. Reject Call: Reject an incoming call. To finish the call, follow one of the procedureslisted below: a. Touch the “Reject Call” key on the display. b. Press the PHONE button on the instrument panel. c. Press and hold the ...

ENDING A CALL To finish the call, perform one of the followingprocedures: ● Select the “Hang up” key on the Call inProgress display and press the ENTER button. ● Push the switch on the steering wheel. ● When the Call in Progress screen is dis-played, press the PHONE button on theinstrument panel to ...

● Delete an Entry of Downloaded Phone-book: Delete a single entry from the downloadedphonebook. Touch the corresponding letterkey, then touch the name key you wish todelete. Touch the “Yes” key to delete theentry. Automatic Hold: If this item is turned on, an incoming call will beplaced on hold auto...

● Paired Phone List: Up to 5 registered cellular phones areshown on the list. If you select a cellularphone that is different from the one currentlybeing connected, the newly selected phonewill be connected to the system. ● Edit Phone Name: If you would like to change the way yourphone’s name is dis...

NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-freeoperation of the systems equipped on this ve-hicle, such as phone and vehicle information. There are two voice recognition modes of opera-tion available. They are: ● Standard Mode ● Alternate Command Mode In Standard Mode (the factory default setting) ,comma...

Improving Recognition of Phone numbers: You can improve the recognition of phone num-bers by saying the phone number in three groupsof numbers. For example, when you try to call800-662-6200, say “eight zero zero” first, andthe system will then ask you for the next threedigits. Then, say “six six two...

Voice command examples Some basic voice command examples are de-scribed here. For navigation system commands, see the sepa-rate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Example 1 — Placing a call to the phonenumber 800-662-6200: 1. Press the switch located on the steering wheel. 2. The system announces, “W...

Only manual controls such as the touch screencan navigate the command list menu. As an alternative to the voice command “Help”,you may access the command list using the fol-lowing steps: 1. Press the INFO button on the instrument panel. 2. Highlight the “Others” key using the NISSAN controller and p...

Say, “six two zero zero”. Using this method ofphone digit entry can improve recognition perfor-mance. NOTE: When speaking a house number, speak thenumber “0” as “zero” or “oh”. If the letter“O” is included in the house number, it willnot be recognized as “0” even if you speak“oh” instead of “zero”. ...

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2On-pavement and off-road drivingprecautions . . . . ....

CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-duce the three-way catalyst’s ability tohelp reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-tions in the ignition, fuel injection, orelectrical systems can cause overrichfuel flow into the three-way...

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute forproper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,even if under-inflation has not reached the level totrigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with aT...

WARNING ● If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates while driving, avoid suddensteering maneuvers or abrupt braking,reduce vehicle speed, pull off the roadto a safe location and stop the vehicleas soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damagethe tires and increas...

AVOIDING COLLISION ANDROLLOVER WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safeand prudent manner may result in loss ofcontrol or an accident. Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obeyall traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma-neuvers, because...

WARNING The following actions can increase thechance of losing control of the vehicle ifthere is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.Losing control of the vehicle may cause acollision and result in personal injury. ● The vehicle generally moves or pulls inthe direction of the flat tire. ● Do not rapi...

● If at all possible, avoid sharp turningmaneuvers, particularly at high speeds.Your NISSAN four-wheel drive vehiclehas a higher center of gravity than apassenger car. The vehicle is not de-signed for cornering at the same speeds as passenger cars. ● Always use tires of the same type, size,brand, co...

When the ignition switch cannot be turned to-ward the LOCK position when the Intelligent Keyis in range, proceed as follows: 1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. 2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction. 3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position. The shift selector c...

START: (4) This position starts the engine. As soon as theengine has started, release the key. It automati-cally returns to the ON position. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERSYSTEM The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will notallow the engine to start without the use of theregistered key. If the engine fa...

● If the engine is very hard to start becauseit is flooded, depress the acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and hold it.Crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Aftercranking the engine, release the accel-erator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turn- ing the igni...

WARNING Overheating can result in reduced enginepower and vehicle speed. The reducedspeed may be lower than other traffic,which could increase the chance of a col-lision. Be especially careful when driving.If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv-ing speed, pull to the side of the road in asafe ar...

To move the shift selector: : Shift while depressing the brake pedal : Shift without depressing brake pedal Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brakepedal and move the shift selector out of the P(Park) position. WARNING Apply the parking brake if the shift selec-tor is in any posit...

4H: 62 MPH (100 km/h) 4LO: 31 MPH (50 km/h) 3 (Third gear) : Use this position for driving up and down longslopes where engine braking would be advanta-geous. 2 (Second gear) : Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak-ing on downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 2 position at speedsov...

To push the shift lock release, complete the fol-lowing procedure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi- tion and remove the key 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Move th...

To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake. To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake. 2. Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi- tion. 3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release. 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. 1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET...

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the ON·OFF switch on. The CRUISE indicator light inthe vehicle information display will illuminate. To se...

CAUTION During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ,follow these recommendations to obtainmaximum engine performance and en-sure the future reliability and economy ofyour new vehicle. Failure to follow theserecommendations may result in short-ened engine life and reduced engineperformance. ● Avoid driv...

WARNING ● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at-tempt to raise two wheels off theground and shift the transmission toany drive or reverse position with theengine running. Doing so may result indrivetrain damage or unexpected ve-hicle movement which could result inserious vehicle damage or personalinj...

The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used toselect either 2WD or 4WD depending on thedriving conditions. There are four types of drivemodes available, AUTO, 2WD, 4H and 4LO. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls thetransfer case operation. Rotate the switch tomove between each mode, 2WD, AUT...

When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4LO. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeatforward and backward movement to in-crease the movement. ● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, placestones or wooden blocks under the tires.Then try the recovery procedures above. Tir...

● Engine idling speed is high while warm-ing up the engine. Be especially carefulwhen starting or driving on slippery sur-faces with the 4WD shift switch set inAUTO. 4WD shift indicator light The 4WD shift indicator light is located in thevehicle information display. The light should turn off within...

4WD warning light Warning light Comes on or blinks when: Comes on There is a malfunc-tion in the 4–wheel drive system Blinks rapidly The transfer caseoil temperature is abnormally high Blinks slowly The difference in wheel rotation is large The 4WD warning light is located in the meter. The 4WD warn...

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require thatboth the parking brake be set and thetransmission placed into P (Park) . Fail-ure to do so could cause the vehicle tomove un...

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulicpump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, youwill still have control of the vehicle. However,much greater steering effort is needed, especiallyin sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is no...

This procedure is described in the vehicle servicemanual and can be performed by a NISSANdealer. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is asophisticated device, but it cannot pre-vent accidents resulting from carelessor dangerous driving techniques. It canhelp ma...

WARNING ● The Vehicle Dynamic Control system isdesigned to help improve driving stabil-ity but does not prevent accidents dueto abrupt steering operation at highspeeds or by careless or dangerousdriving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be especially careful whendriving and cornering on slippery ...

● The system is designed as an aid to thedriver in detecting large stationary ob-jects to help avoid damaging the ve-hicle. The system will not detect smallobjects below the bumper, and may notdetect objects close to the bumper oron the ground. ● If your vehicle sustains damage to thefront bumper fa...

For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of thismanual. TIRE EQUIPMENT 1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide superior performance on dry pave-ment. However, the performance of thesetires will be substantially reduced in snowyand icy conditi...

6 In case of emergency Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . 6-2Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . ....

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres-sure of all tires except the spare. When the lowtire pressure warning light is lit, one or more ofyour tires is significantly under-inflated. Ifequipped, the system a...

WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the automatic transmissionis shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle ison a slope, ice or slippery areas. This ishazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic isclose to your vehicle. Wait for profes-sional road...

3. Unscrew the rotating mechanism 䊊 A coun- terclockwise until loosened on cradle. Re-move the jack. 4. Assemble the two straight pieces of the jack rod. Find the oval-shaped opening abovethe middle of the license plate. Pass theT-shaped end of the jack rod through theopening and direct it toward th...

CAUTION Be sure to center the spare tire suspend-ing plate on the wheel and then lift thespare tire. Jacking up vehicle and removing thedamaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it is nec-essary to work under the vehicle, sup-port it with safety sta...

Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergencyuse. See specific instructions under theheading “Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte-nance and do-it-yourself” section of thismanual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire ...

WARNING ● Always make sure that the spare tireand jacking equipment are properly se-cured after use. Such items can becomedangerous projectiles in an accident orsudden stop. ● The spare tire is designed for emer-gency use. See specific instructions un-der the heading “Wheels and tires” inthe “Mainte...

WARNING Always follow the instructions below.Failure to do so could result in damage tothe charging system and cause personalinjury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat-teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply ...

WARNING Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged. CAUTION Automatic transmission models cannotbe push-started or tow-started. Attempt-ing to do so may cause transmissiondamage. WARNING ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicleoverheats. Doing so could cause enginedamage...

6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tankwith the engine running. Add coolant to theengine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSANdealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial inCanada) and local regula...

TOWING RECOMMENDED BYNISSAN Two-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towedwith the driving (rear) wheels off the ground orplace the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on theground or four wheels on t...

Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies beused when towing your vehicle or place the ve-hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow 4WD models with any of thewheels on the ground as this may causeserious and expensive damage to thetransfer case and transmission....

WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● Do not spin your tires at high speed.This could cause them to explode andresult in serious injury. Parts of yourvehicle could also overheat and bedamaged. CAUTION ● Tow chains or cables must be attachedonly to the main structural members ofthe vehicle or t...

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Removing sp...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damagefrom acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot,...

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interiortrim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuumcleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl andleather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with adry, soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in ord...

Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes two driver’s side front floormat brackets and one passenger’s side front floormat bracket to help keep your floor mats in place.NISSAN floor mats have been specially designedfor your vehicle model. The driver’s side floor mathas two grommet holes incor...

Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini-mum maintenance requirements with long ser-vice intervals to save you both time and money.However, some day-to-day and regular mainte-nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’sgood mechanical condition, as well as its emis-sions and engine performance. It...

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe vehicle. The following are general precau-tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brak...

1. Battery 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. Transmission dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. Power steering fluid reservoir11. Engine oil dipstick12. Engine coolant reservoir NOTE: Engine...

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze so-lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Ad-ditional engine cooling system additives are notnecessary. WARNING ● Never ...

If the cooling system frequently requirescoolant, have it checked by a NISSANdealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-in...

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) andL (Low) marks 䊊 B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is belowthe L (Low) mark 䊊 A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through theopening. Do not overfill 䊊 C . ...

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove andreplace it at this time. See “Changing engineoil filter” later in this section. ● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-erly. ● Check your local regulations. WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact withused engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● Try to avoid ...

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket materialremaining on the sealing surface of theengine. Failure to do so could lead to anoil leak and engine damage. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw on the oil...

CAUTION ● DO NOT OVERFILL . ● Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. For further brake fluid specification information,refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumerinformation” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed c...

WINDOW WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIR Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.Add window washer fluid when the low windowwasher fluid warning light comes on. To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift thecap off the reservoir tank and pour the windowwasher fluid into the tank opening. Add a ...

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or undersevere conditions require frequent checks of thebattery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”in the “In case of emergency” section of thismanual. If the engine does not start by jumpstarting, the battery may have ...

1. Power steering fluid pump 2. Automatic belt tensioner 3. Water pump 4. Cooling fan 5. Air conditioner compressor 6. Crankshaft pulley 7. Generator WARNING Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF orLOCK position before servicing drive belt.The engine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspec...

WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch areoff and that the parking brake is engagedsecurely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re-move the spark plugs. An incorrect socketcan damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSANdealer for assistance. The air cleaner ...

To replace the filter, perform the following proce-dure: 1. Remove the 2 lower glove box screws. 2. Open the glove box, then remove the three upper glove box screws. Remove the glovebox assembly from the instrument panel toaccess the in-cabin microfilter cover. WDI0622 WDI0623 8-18 Maintenance and d...

3. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the filter cover. NOTE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows.The end of the filter with the arrow shouldface the rear of the vehicle. The arrowsshould face downward. 4. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert t...

REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 䊊 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiperblade down the wiper arm to remove. 䊊 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wip...

If the brakes do not operate properly, have thebrakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjustingbrakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjustevery time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake systemcheck if the...

If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,the type A fuse will not be level with the fusepocket as shown in the illustration. This will notaffect the performance of the fuse. Make sure thefuse is installed in the fuse box securely. Type B fuses cannot be installed in the under-hood fuse boxe...

5. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse 䊊 B . 6. Push the fuse box cover to install. 7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSANdealer. CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts. Type A WD...

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, in-cluding interference that may cause undes-ired operat...

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated 䊊 C 䊊 D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance forreplacement. FCC Notice:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to op-erat...

NOTE: Use the same number and wattage asshown in the chart Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of theexterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. Atemperature difference between the inside andthe outside of the lens causes the fog. This is nota malfunction. If large drops of water collectinsid...

1. Room/map light 2. Front personal lights 3. Step light 4. Puddle lamp/Side turn signal light (if soequipped) 5. High-mount stoplight 6. Cargo light 7. License plate light 8. Rear combination light 9. Headlight assembly 10. Fog light Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C o...

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the“In case of emergency” section of thismanual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . Itmonitors tire pressure of all tires exceptthe spare. When the low tire pressure...

tion” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phoneand voice recognition systems” section,“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” sec-tion, and “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer-gency” section. Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressures (including thespare) often and ...

Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force the valve stem side-ways, or air will escape. If the hissingsound of air escaping from the tire isheard while checking the pressure,reposition th...

TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on thesidewall of all tires. This information iden-tifies and describes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and also pro-vides the tire identification number (TIN)for safety standard certification. The TINc...

䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related Terminology In addition to the many terms that aredefined throughout this section, IntendedOutboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall th...

Generally, snow tires have lower speed ratingsthan factory equipped tires and may not matchthe potential maximum vehicle speed. Never ex-ceed the maximum speed rating of the tire. If you install snow tires, they must be the samesize, brand, construction and tread pattern on allfour wheels. For addit...

Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight-ened to specifications at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts betightened to specification at eachtire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check andadjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the w...

Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recommended types andsizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the“Technical and consumer information” section ofthis manual. WARNING ● The use of tires oth...

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Fuel recommendation(without Flexible Fuel Vehicle option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuelrecommendation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4Engine oi...

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION (withoutFlexible Fuel Vehicle option) Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler doorlabel can operate on E-85. Fuel systemor other damage can occur if...

Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates cancause paint damage. E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuelethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 canonly be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Donot use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. governmen...

General information This information is for Flexible Fuel vehicles (FFV)only. FFV vehicles can be identified by the fuelfiller door label that states Ethanol (E-85) orUnleaded Gasoline Only. This section only cov-ers those subjects that are unique to Flexible Fuelvehicles. CAUTION Only vehicles with...

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval. Oil and filter change intervals dependupon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions mayrequire more frequent oil and filter ...

ENGINE Model VK56DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 338.78 (5,552) Firing order 1–8–7–3–6–5–4–2 Idle speed No adjustment is necessary. A/T (in “N” position) Ignition timing ...

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too lowmay cause engine damage. All gasoline vehiclesmust be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-fore, a...

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification la-bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu-able vehicle information, such as: Gross VehicleWei...

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONLABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. The label is located asshown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATIONLABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed tothe underside of the hood as shown. Use the following steps to mount the f...

WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area inside a vehicle. Ina collision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seri-ously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts. ● Be sure everyone in you...

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load capacity calculated inStep 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans-ferred to your vehicle. Consult thism...

● Do not load your vehicle any heavierthan the GVWR or the maximum frontand rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of yourvehicle can break, tire damage couldoccur, or it can change the way yourvehicle handles. This could result inloss of control and cause personalinjury. LOADING TIPS ● The GVW must not excee...

WARNING Overloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy loadfor the first 500 miles (800 km) . Yourengine, axle or other parts could bedamaged. ● For the...

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperformance and cause overheating. The engineprotection mode, which helps reduce the chanceof engine damage, could activate and automati-cally decrease engin...

The available towing capacity may be less thanthe maximum towing capacity due to the passen-ger and cargo load in the vehicle. Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within thetrailer tongue load specification recommendedby the trailer manufacturer. If the ...

TOWING SAFETYTrailer hitch Your vehicle may be equipped with an optionaltrailer tow package. The trailer tow package in-cludes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. Thishitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity ofthis vehicle when the proper towing equipment isused. Choose a proper ball mount an...

A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) isrecommended if you plan to tow trailers with amaximum weight over 5,000 lbs. Check with thetrailer and towing equipment manufacturers todetermine if they recommend the use of a weight-distributing hitch system. NOTE: A weight-distributing hitch system ...

CAUTION ● Special hitches which include frame re-inforcements are required for towingabove 2,000 lb (907 kg) . Suitable genu-ine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts andhitch balls for pickup trucks and sportutility vehicles are available at a NISSAN dealer. ● The hitch should not be attached to oraffect the...

Trailer brakes When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brakesystem MUST be used. However, most states require a separate braking system on trailers witha loaded weight above a specific amount. Makesure the trailer meets the local regulations andthe regulations wher...

4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper harness to the connector 䊊 2 . 5. Release the parking brake. 6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake controller according to the manufacturer’sinstructions. Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded and/or ...

3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced as described earlier in this section. ● Be careful when passing other vehicles.Passing while towing a trailer requires con-siderably more distance than normal pass-ing. Remember, the length of the trailer mustalso pass the other vehicle before...

CAUTION ● Failure to follow these guidelines canresult in severe transmission damage. ● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-ways tow forward, never backward. ● DO NOT tow any automatic transmis-sion vehicle with all four wheels on theground (flat towing) . Doing so WILLDAMAGE internal transmission...

WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peak tractioncharacteristics. Temperature A, B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,and C, representing the tire’s resistanc...

RECOMMENDED FUEL (withoutFlexible Fuel Vehicle option): Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler doorlabel can operate on E-85. Fuel systemor other damage can occur if E...

® 2010 A R M A D A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For your s afet y, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. 2010 NIS S AN AR MAD A T A6 0-D Printing : December 200 9 (12) Publication No.: O M0E TA6 0U2 Printed in U .S.A. TA60-D ‘10