Page 2 - CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; WARNING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisel...
Page 3 - Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
Welcome To The World Of NISSAN Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a successful worldwide company that manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them in 170 natio...
Page 4 - NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM; For Canadian customers; Consumer Affairs Department
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sale...
Page 5 - Illustrated table of contents
Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it...
Page 6 - Illustrated table of contents
0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front ............................................................................ 0-2Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3Instrument panel ................................................................
Page 7 - EXTERIOR FRONT
1. Hood (Page 3-9)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-19) 3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-20)/ Bulbreplacement (P.8-26) 4. Interior light (P.2-37)5. Sunroof (if so equipped)6. Power windows (P.2-33)7. Towing hook (P.6-14)8. Fog light switch (if so equipped)...
Page 8 - EXTERIOR REAR
1. Fuel filler lid (P.3-11)/Fuel recommendation (P.9-2) 2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb replacement) (P.8-24) 3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-19)4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-26)5. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P.2-19) 6. Luggage light (P.2-39, P.8-26)7. Back-up ligh...
Page 9 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn signal switch (P.2-20) 2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4) 3. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-24) 4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3) 5. Windshield (P.2-18)/rear window (P.2-19) wiper and washer switch 6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-25) 7. Ce...
Page 10 - See the page indicated in parentheses for
26. AWD lock switch (AWD models) (P.5-23) 27. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-26) 28. Power outlet cover (P.2-27) 29. Glove box (P.2-30) See the page indicated in parentheses for operating details. *: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. Illustrated table of contents 0-5 ...
Page 11 - METERS AND GAUGES
1. Tachometer (P.2-4)2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-24)/Hazard indica- tor (P.2-25) 3. Speedometer (P.2-4)4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)9. CVT shift posit...
Page 13 - MEMO
MEMO 0-8 Illustrated table of contents 墌 04.4.5/Z50-D/V5.0 墍
Page 15 - FRONT MANUAL SEAT; SEATS
WARNING 쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accidentyou could be thrown into it and re-ceive neck or other serious injuries.You could also slide under the lapbelt and receive serious internalinjur...
Page 16 - Operating tips
Forward and backward Pull the lever up while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forw...
Page 18 - Lumbar support (if so equipped for
Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Push each side of the switch to adjust the seat lumbar area. REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENTFolding 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in t...
Page 19 - When returning the seatbacks to the; Reclining
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is ina seat and using a seat belt properly. 쐌 Do not fold down the rear seats whenoccupants are in the rear seat area orany luggage is on the rear seat. 쐌 Head restraints should be adjustedproperly as they may provide signifi-cant protection against injury in anaccid...
Page 20 - HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT; ment after someone else uses the seat.
WARNING 쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accidentyou could be thrown into it and re-ceive neck or other serious injuries.You could also slide under the lapbelt and receive serious internal inju...
Page 21 - ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front
Adjust the head restraints so the center is level with the center of your ears. ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats) WARNING 쐌 Always adjust the head restraintsproperly as specified in the previoussection. Failure to do so can reducethe effectiveness of the active headrestraint. 쐌 Active head restrai...
Page 22 - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
ARMREST Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal. PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger front impact supple- mental air bags, front seat side-impact supple- mental air ...
Page 28 - Supplemental front air bag system; ever, all of the information, cautions and
1. Crash zone sensor2. Supplemental front air bag modules3. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag modules 5. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor6. Satellite sensors7. Diagnosis sensor unit8. Supplemental side air bag modules Supplemental front air bag sys...
Page 29 - After turning the ignition key to the ON
unbelted. This does not indicate improper per- formance of the system. If you have any ques- tions about the performance of your air bag system, please contact your NISSAN dealer.When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by release of smoke. This smoke ...
Page 31 - Installation
practical away from the side air bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain side-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants. Because of this, the force of the side air...
Page 32 - Work around and on the preten-
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For front seats) WARNING 쐌 The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot bereused after activation. It must bereplaced together with the retractoras a unit. 쐌 If the vehicle becomes involved in afrontal collision but the pre-tensioneris not activated, be sure to have thepre-tens...
Page 33 - SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, display- ing in the instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the supplemental ...
Page 34 - Repair and replacement procedure; Once the supplemental front air bag,
nates. The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational.If any of the following conditions occur, the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag systems, and pre-tensioner seat belt need servicing: 쐌 Th...
Page 35 - Most states, provinces or territories re-; SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en- courages you and all of your p...
Page 37 - CHILD SAFETY; This is especially important because your; Infants and small children
CHILD SAFETY Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained. The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally, infants (up to about 1 year and less than 20 lb(9 kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child restraints are available...
Page 38 - PREGNANT WOMEN
overcome this. The booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly posi- tioned across the top, middle portion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V...
Page 39 - Fastening the seat belts
you could be thrown into it and re- ceive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal inju- ries. 쐌 For most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat b...
Page 40 - Unfastening the seat belts
“Child restraints” later in this section. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passen- ger, the locking mode should not be acti- vated. If it is activated it may cause uncom- fortable seat belt tension. WARNING 쐌 When faste...
Page 41 - Shoulder belt height adjustment; Seat belt hook
Shoulder belt height adjustment (Except for rear center seat) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best suited for you. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) To lower, pull the release button, and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the des...
Page 42 - REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
REAR CENTER SEAT BELT The rear center seat belt has a connector tongue 쎻 1 and a seat belt tongue 쎻 2 . Both the con- nector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securely latched for proper seat belt operation. WARNING 쐌 Always fasten the connector tongueand the seat belt in the order shown. 쐌 Al...
Page 43 - Stowing rear center seat belt; If the rear center seat belt connector
Stowing rear center seat belt When folding down the rear seat, the rear center seat belt can be retracted into a stowed position as follows:1. Release the connector tongue 쎻 1 by insert- ing a suitable tool such as key into the connector buckle 쎻 A . 2. Secure the seat belt tongue into the retractor...
Page 44 - Attaching rear center seat belt; Storing rear seat belt buckles
Attaching rear center seat belt Always be sure the rear center seat belt connec- tor tongue and connector buckle are attached. Disconnect only when folding down the rear seat.To connect the buckle:1. Pull out the connector tongue from the re- tractor base 쎻 1 . 2. Pull out the seat belt tongue from ...
Page 45 - SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE; To clean the seat belt webbings,; PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD; CHILD RESTRAINTS
WARNING 쐌 Only NISSAN belt extenders, madeby the same company which madethe original equipment belts, shouldbe used with NISSAN belts. 쐌 Adults and children who can use thestandard seat belt should not use anextender. Such unnecessary usecould result in serious personal in-jury in the event of an ac...
Page 47 - CAUTION; INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT; Front facing
or neck. If it does, put the shoulderbelt behind the child restraint. If youmust install a front facing child re-straint in the front seat, see instruc-tions later in this section. 쐌 When your child restraint is not inuse, store it in the trunk or keep itsecured with a seat belt to prevent itfrom be...
Page 50 - Rear facing
Rear facing When you install a child restraint in a rear outboard or center seat, follow these steps:1. Position the child restraint on the seat. The direction of the child restraint depends on the type of the child restraint and the size of the child. Always follow the restraint manufactur- er’s in...
Page 52 - LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND
belt is allowed to wind back into the retractor, the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only locks during a sudden stop or impact. LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM WARNING 쐌 Attach LATCH system compatiblechild restraints only at the location...
Page 53 - After attaching the child restraint and; TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
the seating positions equipped with LATCH system anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint.The LATCH system anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH system anchors.Some child restraints may a...
Page 54 - Anchor point locations; If you have any questions when installing a
쐌 After removing a rear seat head re-straint for top tether installation,store it securely to prevent it fromcausing injury to passengers or dam-age to the vehicle in case of suddenbraking or an accident. Always re-place it and adjust properly when toptether is no longer in use. 쐌 The top tether str...
Page 59 - Instruments and controls
2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ..................................................................... 2-2Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-3 Speedometer and odometer ......................................... 2-4Tachometer ...................
Page 63 - Odometer/Twin trip odometer; Changing the display:; TACHOMETER; Do not rev engine into red zone
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETERSpeedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer 쎻 1 /twin trip odometer 쎻 2 are displayed when the ignition key is in the ON position.The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.The twin trip odometer recor...
Page 64 - FUEL GAUGE; Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem- perature.The engine coolant temperature will vary with the outside air temperature and driving conditions. CAUTION If the gauge indicates engine coolanttemperature over the normal range,stop the vehicle as soon as safely po...
Page 65 - If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the; COMPASS DISPLAY (if so
The low fuel warning light comes on when the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the gauge reaches E. There will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the fuel gauge needle reaches E. The indicates that the fuel filler lid is located on the driver’s ...
Page 66 - Zone variation change procedure; Inaccurate compass direction:
Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geographical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens:...
Page 68 - CHECKING BULBS; If the light comes on while you are driving,; WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
or Anti-lock brake warning light Low washer fluid warning light AWD (All wheel drive) LOCK indicatorlight (AWD models) AWD (All wheel drive) warning light(AWD models) Seat belt warning light High beam indicator light (Blue) or Brake warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Malfunction indica...
Page 69 - or; Parking brake indicator:
AWD (All wheel drive) warning light (AWD models) The warning light comes on when the key switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the engine is started.If the AWD system malfunctions or the revolu- tion, or radius of the front and the rear wheel differs, the warning light will either remain i...
Page 70 - immediately
쐌 If the brake fluid level is below theMINmark on the brake fluid reser-voir, do not drive until the brake sys-tem has been checked at a NISSANdealer. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer. Avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.If both the b...
Page 71 - Supplemental air bag warning; Low tire pressure warning light; Low tire pressure warning:
See “Seat belts” in the “1. Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems” section for pre- cautions on seat belt usage. Supplemental air bag warning light After turning the ignition key to the ON position, the supplemental air bag warning light will illu- minate. The supplemental air bag warni...
Page 73 - Security indicator light
wheel drive (AWD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section. High beam indicator light (Blue) This light comes on when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected. Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on steady or blinks while the engi...
Page 75 - The system can be activated even if the; Vehicle security system operation; SECURITY SYSTEMS
Your vehicle has two types of security systems, as follows: 쐌 Vehicle Security System 쐌 Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System The security condition will be shown by the security indicator light in the meter panel. VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audio alarm signa...
Page 77 - WINDSHIELD WIPER AND
tem service as soon as possible. Please bring all Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Sys- tem keys that you have when visiting your NISSAN dealer for service. The windshield wiper and washer operates when the ignition key is in the ON position.Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed:...
Page 78 - REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
The rear window wiper and washer operate when the ignition switch is in the ON position.Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position to operate the wiper. 쎻 1 Intermittent — intermittent operation (not ad- justable) 쎻 2 Low — continuous low speed operation Push the switch forward 쎻 3 to operate t...
Page 79 - XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so; HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so equipped) WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE 쐌 When xenon headlights are on, theyproduce a high voltage. To prevent anelectric shock, never attempt tomodify or disassemble. Always haveyour xenon headlights replaced at aNISSAN dealer. 쐌 Xenon headlights provide consider-ably more light than...
Page 82 - Headlight aiming control (if so; DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
Headlight aiming control (if so equipped) Depending on the number of occupants in the vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle ahead or the winds...
Page 84 - HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
Push the switch (located on the right side of the meter panel) on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency conditions. All turn signal lights will flash. Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving. WARNING 쐌 If stopping for an emerge...
Page 86 - VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) System ON for most driving conditions.When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to re- duce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If ...
Page 87 - Use only one power outlet at a time.; COIN BOX; STORAGE
The power outlet is for powering electrical ac- cessories such as cellular telephones. 쎻 1 Located beside the glove box (if so equipped): Pull down the cover to open. 쎻 2 Located inside the console box: Pull to remove the cover to open. 쎻 3 Located the side of the luggage room (if so equipped): Pull...
Page 88 - CELLULAR PHONE HOLDER; CUP HOLDERS; Avoid abrupt starting and braking
CELLULAR PHONE HOLDER WARNING 쐌 The cellular phone holder should notbe used while driving so full attentionmay be given to vehicle operation. 쐌 A cellular telephone should not beused while driving so full attentionmay be given to vehicle operation.Some jurisdictions prohibit the useof cellular telep...
Page 89 - GLOVE BOX
when the cup holder is being used toprevent spilling the drink. If the liquidis hot, it can scald you or your pas-senger. 쐌 Use only soft cups in the cup holder.Hard objects can injure you in anaccident. Front:Push the cup holder lid 쎻 A to open. 쎻 1 Install the bottom piece for taller size cups. 쎻 ...
Page 90 - CONSOLE BOX; The center console box should not be
CONSOLE BOX WARNING The center console box should not be used while driving so full attention maybe given to vehicle operation. Push the button 쎻 A to open the console box lid. The inside of the console box lid is designed to be used as a holder 쎻 B such as pen, etc. There is a power outlet 쎻 C insi...
Page 92 - POWER WINDOWS; WINDOWS
WARNING 쐌 Never put anything on the tonneaucover, no matter how small. Any ob-ject on it could cause an injury in anaccident or sudden stop. 쐌 Close the tonneau and sub coverswhen folding the rear seat. 쐌 Do not leave the tonneau cover in thevehicle with it disengaged from theholder. 쐌 Properly secu...
Page 94 - Depending on the environment or driving; AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The auto reverse function can be activated when a front window is closed by automatic operation when the ignition key is in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. The doors remain closed. Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the a...
Page 95 - Sun shade; Do not place any heavy object on the; If the sunroof does not close
the sunroof as it moves to the front or tilts down, the sunroof will immediately open backward or tilt up.The auto reverse function can be activated when the sunroof is closed by automatic operation when the ignition key is in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned ...
Page 96 - CEILING LIGHT; INTERIOR LIGHTS
CEILING LIGHT The ceiling light has a three-position switch.When the switch is in the ON position 쎻 1 , the light will illuminate.When the switch is in the OFF position 쎻 2 , the light will turn off.When the switch is in the DOOR position 쎻 3 , the light will illuminate when a door is opened.The lig...
Page 98 - LUGGAGE LIGHT; VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (if so
LUGGAGE LIGHT When the switch is in the ON position 쎻 A , the light illuminates while the back door is opened. When the back door is closed, the light will go off.When the switch is in the OFF position 쎻 B , the light will turn off. The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when the cover on the v...
Page 99 - PROGRAMMING HomeLink
WARNING 쐌 Do not use the HomeLink UniversalTransceiver with any garage dooropener that lacks safety stop andreverse features as required by fed-eral safety standards. (These stan-dards became effective for openermodels manufactured after April 1,1982). A garage door opener whichcannot detect an obje...
Page 101 - Do not
light flashes rapidly (indicating successful pro- gramming). NOTE: If programming a garage door opener, etc.,it is advised to unplug the device duringthe “cycling” process to prevent possibledamage to the garage door opener compo-nents. OPERATING THE HomeLink UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink Unive...
Page 104 - Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys ........................................................................................... 3-2 Nissan vehicle immobilizer system (NVIS) keys ....... 3-2 Doors......................................................................................... 3-3 Locki...
Page 105 - NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER; Never leave these keys in the vehicle.; KEYS
A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see an NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number.A key number is necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to ...
Page 106 - Opening and closing front windows; DOORS
WARNING 쐌 Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seatbelts, this provides greater safety inthe event of an accident by helping toprevent persons from being thrownfrom the vehicle. This also helps keepchildren and others from uninten-tionally opening the doors, and willhelp ...
Page 108 - Do not drop the keyfob.; HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS; REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors (including the back door) and fuel filler lid and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Before locking the doors, make sure thekey is not left in the vehicle. The keyfobcan operate at a distance of approxi- mately 33 ft (10 m) ...
Page 109 - Locking doors and fuel filler lid
(Switching procedure)Push the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the keyfobsimultaneously for more than 2 seconds to switch from one mode to the other.When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- tor only mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- tor and hor...
Page 111 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Replace the battery as follows:1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.2. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or equivalent Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the bottom case. 3. Close the lid securely.4. Push the keyfobbutton two or three times to ch...
Page 112 - HOOD
1. Pull the hood lock release handle 쎻 1 located below the instrument panel; the hood will then spring up slightly. 2. Move the lever 쎻 2 at the front of the hood with your fingertips and raise the hood. 3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood and make sure it locks into place. WARNING 쐌 Mak...
Page 113 - To lock or unlock the back door
for exhaust gas. To lock or unlock the back door If the back door cannot be locked or unlocked with the door lock switch or remote controller due to a discharged battery, follow the next steps.1. Remove the cover inside of the back door with a suitable tool. 2. Move the lever as illustrated to lock ...
Page 114 - Do not attempt to top off the fuel; FUEL FILLER LID
OPEN THE FILLER LID To open the fuel filler lid, unlock it using one of the following operations, then push the right- hand side of the lid 쎻 A . 쐌 Press the unlock button on the keyfob once. 쐌 Insert the key into the door lock cylinder and turn the door key clockwise twice. 쐌 Press the power door l...
Page 115 - lamp illuminates
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shutsoff automatically.Continued refueling may cause fueloverflow, resulting in fuel spray andpossibly a fire. 쐌 Use only an original equipment typefuel filler cap as a replacement. It hasa built-in safety valve needed forproper operation of the fuel systemand emissio...
Page 116 - TILT OPERATION; STEERING WHEEL
TILT OPERATION The steering wheel will pop up when the lock lever is pulled as illustrated 쎻 1 . Keep holding the lock lever and adjust the steering wheel to the desired position 쎻 2 . Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel. WARNING 쐌 Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving. You cou...
Page 117 - INSIDE MIRROR; SUNVISORS
CAUTION Do not adjust the pedal position withyour foot on the pedal. CAUTION Store the main sun visor after storingthe extension sun visor. INSIDE MIRROR The night position will reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. WARNING Use the night position only when neces-sary, bec...
Page 119 - Foldable outside mirrors; AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.Move the switch to right 쎻 A or left 쎻 B to select the right or left outside mirror, then adjust the mirror to the desired position by pushing the button 쎻 C . Foldable outside mirrors Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the rear of the vehicle. ...
Page 125 - SAFETY NOTE
WARNING 쐌 Positioning of the heating or air con-ditioning controls and display con-trols should not be done while driv-ing, so that full attention may begiven to the driving operation. 쐌 Do not disassemble or modify thissystem. Doing so may result in acci-dents, fire, or electrical shock. 쐌 Do not u...
Page 126 - NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS; ENTER; HOW TO USE “PREV” BUTTON; “PREV”; HOW TO USE “TRIP” BUTTON
Make sure the engine is running before using this system. Using the system with the engine off (igni-tion ONor ACC) for extended periods willdrain the battery power, and the enginemay not start. Reference symbols: “ENTER” button This is a button on the control panel. “Display” key This is a select k...
Page 128 - HOW TO USE “SETTING” BUTTON
HOW TO USE “MAINT” (Maintenance) BUTTON Pushing the “MAINT” button will change the maintenance menu as follows:ENGINE OIL → TIRE ROTATION → TIRE PRESSURE (if so equipped)To reset the driving distance, push the “MAINT” button or “TRIP RESET” button for more than approximately 1.5 seconds.To set the d...
Page 130 - Return all settings to default:; CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS —
SONALIZED SETTINGS will return to the initial conditions. Return all settings to default: When this key is selected and turned on using the joystick, all settings made by personalized setting menu will return to the initial conditions. “DAY/NIGHT” BUTTON To change the display brightness, push the “D...
Page 133 - Tire pressure information (if so
To set the maintenance interval, select the “Maintenance Schedule” key by using the joy- stick and push the joystick to right or left.To reset the maintenance interval, select the “RESET” key using the joystick and push the “ENTER” button.To display the MAINTENANCE INFORMATION, automatically when se...
Page 134 - Setting Audio or HVAC display:
For models with navigation system:* — Please refer to the separate Navigation system Owner’s Manual. HOW TO USE THE “SETTING” BUTTON The SETTING screen will appear when the “SETTING” button is pushed. “Display” settings The DISPLAY SETTINGS screen will appear when pushing the “SETTING” button, selec...
Page 135 - Vehicle electronic systems
Vehicle electronic systems The VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS screen will appear when selecting the “ Vehicle Elec- tronic Systems ” key with the joystick and pushing the “ ENTER ” button. You can set the various electronic systems operating conditions.To set an operating condition, select the appli- ca...
Page 136 - System settings
Auto re-lock time: The length of the auto door re-lock time can be set. Select the “ Auto Re-Lock time ” key, then move the joystick and push the ENTER button to adjust the time. Sensitivity of automatic headlights: Automatic light illumination can be set as de- sired.Select the “ Sensitivity of Aut...
Page 137 - Setting daylight saving time
Clock:Adjusting the time Select the “Hours” or “Minutes” key and tilt the joystick to the right or left to adjust the time.The time will change step by step.After completion of the setting, press the “PRE- VIOUS” button. Setting daylight saving time Turn ON or OFF daylight saving time.Every time the...
Page 138 - Selecting the time zone
Selecting the time zone 1. Select the “Select Time Zone” key.The [TIME ZONE] screen will appear. 2. Select one of the following zones depending on the current location. 쐌 “Pacific” zone 쐌 “Mountain” zone 쐌 “Central” zone 쐌 “Eastern” zone 쐌 “Atlantic” zone 쐌 “Newfoundland” zone After selection, the [...
Page 139 - VENTILATORS
Open or close, and adjust the air flow direction of ventilators. 쎻 A : This symbol indicates that the vents are closed when the vent switch is moved to the left. 쎻 B : This symbol indicates that the vents are open when the vent switch is moved to the right. 1. “ AUTO ” climate control ON button 2. “...
Page 140 - OFF; DUAL
8. Temperature control knob(driver only, or driver and passenger) 9. “ OFF ” button for climate control system 10. Fan speed control knob11. “ DUAL ” passenger side temperature con- trol ON/OFF button 12. Temperature control knob(passenger side) WARNING 쐌 The air conditioner cooling functionoperates...
Page 142 - The filter should be replaced if the air flow
To turn the system off Push the OFF button. OPERATING TIPS When the engine coolant temperature and out- side air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, the air f...
Page 143 - Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-; Radio reception; SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. How- ever, special charging equipment and lubricants are required when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper...
Page 148 - CASSETTE PLAYER AND; Audio main operation; ON
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (TYPE A)/CD CHANGER (TYPE B) No satellite radio reception is available and “NO SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is pressed, unless optional satellite receiver and antenna were factory installed (late availability only/retrofit un...
Page 149 - Display satellite radio text:
The text will change as follows: Display satellite radio text: To indicate the satellite mode text, push the AUDIO knobduring satellite radio play.Artist → Title → BASS → TREBLE → FADE → BALANCE → SSV → Display mode To change the indicated text in display mode, turn the tuning knobwithin 2 seconds. ...
Page 150 - Station memory operations:
If the SEEK button is not pushed within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next sta- tion. Station memory operations: Eighteen (18) stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT band to the A, B and C preset button.1. Choose preset channel A, B or C using the preset select button. 2. Tune to the desir...
Page 151 - Cassette tape player operation; APS (Automatic Program
station will start. If you do not push the SEEK button within the 10 second period, the PTY mode will be canceled.Push the SEEK button for more than 1.5 seconds to tune the PTY name station, and stop at each broadcasting station for 5 sec- onds. Pushing the button again during this 5 second period w...
Page 152 - Metal or chrome tape usage:
repeated. To stop the repeat play, push the PROG/RPT play button again. Metal or chrome tape usage: The cassette player will be automatically set to high performance play when playing a metal or chrome cassette tape. TAPE EJECT: When this button is pushed with the tape loaded, the tape will be eject...
Page 154 - CD CARE AND CLEANING
back the number of times the button is pushed.When pushing the (APS FF) or (APS REW) button for more than 1.5 seconds, each track will play for about 10 seconds. To stop playing, push the button again. CD PLAY button: To change CD, push the CD play select button (1 to 6). You can select if the CD is...
Page 156 - Removing the antenna; CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
ANTENNAPlacing the antenna You can adjust the antenna to three different positions manually. Removing the antenna You can remove the antenna if necessary.Hold the bottom of the antenna and remove by turning counterclockwise. CAUTION 쐌 Be sure that antenna is removed be-fore the vehicle enters an aut...
Page 158 - Starting and driving
5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ............................. 5-2 Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................................. 5-2Three way catalyst ........................................................... 5-3Low tire pressure warning system (if soequipped) .........
Page 159 - Set the air recirculation switch; PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
WARNING 쐌 Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the supportof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould not be left alone either. Theycould accidentally injure themselvesor others through inadvertent opera-tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,sunny days, temperatures in a closedvehic...
Page 160 - THREE WAY CATALYST; LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING
d. You have had an accident involv- ing damage to the exhaust system,underbody, or rear of the vehicle. THREE WAY CATALYST The three way catalyst is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gases in the converter are burned at high tem- peratures to help reduce pollutants....
Page 161 - LOW TIRE PRESSURE warning
pressure figures displayed on the screen does not correspond with the actual order of the tire position.) See “Tire pressure information” in the “4. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section for tire pressure monitor. LOW TIRE PRESSURE warning If the vehicle is being driven ...
Page 162 - ON-PAVEMENT AND OFFROAD
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safeand prudent manner may result in lossof control or an accident. Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed, high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma- neuvers, bec...
Page 163 - DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition. DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions: WARNING 쐌 Drive carefully when off the road andavoid dangerous areas. Every personwho drives or rides in this vehicleshould be se...
Page 165 - KEY POSITIONS; IGNITION SWITCH
On CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) models, the ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position.When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park) position.If the s...
Page 166 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical accessories.START (4)This position activates the starter motor, starting the engine. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the engine to start without the use of the registered Nissan Vehic...
Page 167 - CVT (Continuously Variable; P (Park) position and into any of the other; STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Apply the parking brake.2. Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). (P preferred.)The starter is designed not to operate if the selector lever is in one of the driving posi- tions. 3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition key to START. Releas...
Page 168 - Shifting
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and shift into a driving range. 2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion. WARNING 쐌 Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P or Nto R, or D.Always depress the brake pedal untilshifting is completed...
Page 169 - The brake; The brake pedal must be de-
or roll away and result in serious per-sonal injury and/or property damage. If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason while the vehicle is in R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or any D (Drive) position, the key cannot be turned to LOCK and be removed from the ignition switch. Additionally, the selec...
Page 171 - Starting the vehicle
M-CVT (CVT with Manual shift mode)Gate type shift with manual mode The M-CVT in your vehicle is electronically con- trolled by a transmission control module to pro- duce maximum power and smooth operation.Shown on the following pages are the recom- mended operating procedures for this transmis- sion...
Page 172 - The brake pedal
Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), Manual shift mode or any of the desired shift positions. WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selectorlever is in any position while the engineis not...
Page 173 - Manual shift mode
N (Neutral):Neither forward or reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.D (Drive):Use this position for all normal forward driving. Manual shift mode When the selector lever is shifted f...
Page 174 - Shift lock release; Accelerator downshift
Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed.To move the selector lever, push the shift lock release button while depressing the foot brake and applying the parking brake. The selector lever can be...
Page 175 - PARKING BRAKE
not return to its normal operating condi- tion, have your NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if necessary. WARNING When the high fluid temperature protec-tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs,vehicle speed may be gradually re-duced. On highways, the reduced speedmay be lower than othe...
Page 176 - on winding or hilly roads.; PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE; To turn on the cruise control,; CRUISE CONTROL (if so
WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driv-ing under the following conditions: 쐌 it is not possible to keep the vehicleat a set speed. 쐌 in heavy traffic or in traffic that variesin speed. 쐌 on winding or hilly roads. 쐌 on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,etc.). 쐌 in very windy areas. Doing so c...
Page 178 - INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum en- gine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine per- formance. 쐌 Avoid drivin...
Page 179 - or unexpected vehicle movement which
WARNING A vehicle equipped with AWD (All-Wheel Drive) should never be testedusing a two wheel dynamometer, similarto the dynamometers used by somestates for emissions testing, or similarequipment. Make sure you inform thetest facility personnel that your vehicleis an AWD equipped vehicle before it i...
Page 180 - AWD LOCK SWITCH OPERATIONS; switch
AWD LOCK SWITCH OPERATIONS The AWD system is used to select OFF/AUTO, ON/LOCK depending on the driving conditions.The AWD system electronically controls the coupling.Push the AWD LOCK switch to move between each mode OFF/AUTO and ON/LOCK, depending on driving conditions. AWD LOCKswitch Wheel driven ...
Page 181 - AWD WARNING LIGHT
쐌 When turning the vehicle in ON/LOCK mode on paved roads, youmay feel a braking effect. This is anormal condition of the AWD model. AWD WARNING LIGHT The AWD warning light is located in the meter.The AWD warning light comes on when the key switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the engine ...
Page 183 - PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS
WARNING 쐌 Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as drygrass, waste paper or rags. They mayignite and cause a fire. 쐌 Never leave the engine running whilethe vehicle is unattended. 쐌 Never leave children unattended inthe vehicle. 1. Firmly apply the parking brake.2. Move the se...
Page 184 - BRAKING PRECAUTIONS; Vacuum assisted brake; POWER STEERING
쐌 HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: 쎻 2 Turn the wheels away from the curband move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. 쐌 HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB: 쎻 3 Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves. 4...
Page 185 - Using the system; Normal operation
To help save the brakes and to prevent the brakes from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may reduce braking performance and could result in loss of vehicle control. WARNING 쐌 While driving on a slippery surface,be caref...
Page 186 - The vehicle dynamic control system
cidents resulting from careless or dan-gerous driving techniques. It can helpmaintain vehicle control during brakingon slippery surfaces, but remember thatthe stopping distance on slippery sur-faces will be longer than on normalsurfaces, even with the anti-lock sys-tem. Stopping distances may also b...
Page 187 - COLD WEATHER DRIVING
is designed to help improve drivingstability but does not prevent acci-dents due to abrupt steering opera-tion at high speeds or by careless ordangerous driving techniques. Re-duce vehicle speed and be especiallycareful when driving and corneringon slippery surfaces and always drivecarefully. 쐌 If e...
Page 189 - ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
very cold snow or ice can be slick andvery hard to drive on. The vehicle willhave a lot less traction or grip underthese conditions. Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until the road is salted orsanded. 쐌 Whatever the condition, drive withcaution. Accelerate and slow downwith care. If accelerating or do...
Page 190 - In case of emergency
6 In case of emergency Flat tire ...................................................................................... 6-2 Low tire pressure warning system (if soequipped) ........................................................................... 6-2Changing a flat tire ..............................
Page 191 - CHANGING A FLAT TIRE; Make sure that the parking brake is; FLAT TIRE
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM (if so equipped) This vehicle is equipped with the low tire pres- sure warning system, which displays the pres- sure of each tire independently (except the spare tire) on the display screen by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel. If the veh...
Page 192 - Blocking wheels
securely applied and the selector le-ver is shifted into P (Park). 쐌 Never change tires when the vehicleis on a slope, ice or slippery areas.This is hazardous. 쐌 Never change tires if oncoming trafficis close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-fessional road assistance. 쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or ...
Page 194 - Carefully read the caution label attached to
Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instruc- tions. 1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated above so that top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack up point. Align the jack head...
Page 195 - Installing the spare tire; Wheel nut tightening torque:
쐌 Use the correct jack up points; neveruse any other part of the vehicle forjack support. 쐌 Never jack up the vehicle more thannecessary. 쐌 Never use blocks on or under thejack. 쐌 Do not start or run engine while ve-hicle is on the jack, as it may causethe vehicle to move. This is especiallytrue for...
Page 197 - JUMP STARTING
To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. WARNING 쐌 If done incorrectly, jump starting canlead to a battery explosion, resultingin severe injury or death. It could alsodamage your vehicle. 쐌 Explosive hydrogen gas is alwayspresent in the vi...
Page 198 - Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
WARNING Always follow the instructions below.Failure to do so could result in damageto the charging system and cause per-sonal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries into close proximity to each other. Do not allow the two vehicl...
Page 199 - Do not stop the engine.; PUSH STARTING
7. After starting your engine, carefully discon- nect the negative cable and then the positive cable. 8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid. Do not start the engine by pushing. CAUTION CVT...
Page 200 - TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
and fan control to high speed. 3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm) until the tem- perature gauge indication returns to normal. 4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from th...
Page 201 - TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
must be used. 쐌 Always attach safety chains beforetowing. TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSANTwo wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION 쐌 Never tow CVT models with the fr...
Page 203 - VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a; Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a stuck vehicle) 쎻 1 Remove the towing hook cover from the bumper using a suitable tool. 쎻 2 Securely install the towing hook stored with jacking tools. Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after use. WARNING 쐌 Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. 쐌 Do...
Page 204 - Appearance and care
7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior .................................................................... 7-2 Washing ............................................................................. 7-2Waxing ................................................................................ 7-2Removin...
Page 205 - WASHING; WAXING; Machine compounding or aggressive pol-; CLEANING EXTERIOR
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.In the following cases, please wash your vehicle as soon as possible to protect the paint surface. 쐌 After a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain 쐌 After driving on coastal roads 쐌 When conta...
Page 206 - ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS; CLEANING INTERIOR
REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at your NISSAN dealer or any automotive acces- sory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road s...
Page 207 - FLOOR MATS; No matter what; Floor mat positioning aid
FLOOR MATS The use of Genuine Nissan floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior. No matter what mats are used, be sure they are fitted for your vehicle and are properly positioned in the footwell to prevent interference with pedal operation. Mats s...
Page 208 - In winter, the underbody must be cleaned; CORROSIONPROTECTION
MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION: 쐌 The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas. 쐌 Damage to paint and other protective coat- ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFL...
Page 211 - MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save you both time and money. However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance....
Page 212 - Inside the vehicle; Warning lights and chimes:
Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking the tires, make sure no wheel nuts a...
Page 213 - Under the hood and the vehicle
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak. Under the hood and the vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (for example, each time you check the engine oil or refuel). Battery*: Check the fluid le...
Page 214 - MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING 쐌 Park the vehicle on a level surface,apply the parking br...
Page 215 - If in doubt about any
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section gives instructions regarding only those items which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also avail- able. See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual or- der information” in the “9. Technical and con- sumer informatio...
Page 217 - and; CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT; If the engine cooling system frequently; ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round, antifreeze cool- ant solution. The antifreeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors, therefore additional cooling system additives are not necessary. CAUTION When adding or replacing coolant, besure to use ...
Page 218 - CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT; CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL; ENGINE OIL
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Contact your NISSAN dealer if replacement is required. 쐌 Major cooling system repairs should be per- formed by your NISSAN dealer. The service procedures can be found in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. 쐌 Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and e...
Page 219 - CHANGING ENGINE OIL; wait more than 10
CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes . 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.5. Remove the oil filler cap. 6. Remove the drain p...
Page 220 - CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER; Oil filter tightening torque:
used engine oil may cause skin can-cer. 쐌 Try to avoid direct skin contact withused oil. If skin contact is made,wash thoroughly with soap or handcleaner as soon as possible. 쐌 Keep used engine oil out of reach ofchildren. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply t...
Page 221 - CVT FLUID
Contact your NISSAN dealer if checking or replacement is required. CAUTION 쐌 Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT FluidNS-2. Do not mix with other fluids. 쐌 Using transmission fluid other thanGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 willdamage the CVT transmission, whichis not covered by the NISSAN newvehicle limited w...
Page 222 - WINDOW WASHER FLUID
damage the brake system and affect thevehicle’s stopping ability. CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on painted sur-faces. This will damage the paint. If fluidis spilled, wash with water. Add fluid when the low washer fluid warning light comes on. Add a washer solvent to the water for better cleaning. I...
Page 223 - BATTERY
쐌 Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Any corrosion should be washed off with a solu- tion of baking soda and water. 쐌 Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened. 쐌 If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the (—) negative battery terminal ca...
Page 224 - DRIVE BELTS
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL 쎻 1 . 3. Tighten cell plugs 쎻 A . JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting” in the “6. In case of emergency” section. If the engine does not start by jump starting, the battery may have to be replaced. Contact your NISSAN dealer. WA...
Page 225 - Always; Operating the engine with the air; SPARK PLUGS
WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switchare off and that the parking brake isengaged securely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket toremove the spark plugs. An incorrectsocket can damage the spark plugs. REPLACING SPARK PLUGSPlatinum-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace the ...
Page 226 - CLEANING; WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
cleaner removed can cause you orothers to be burned. The air cleanernot only cleans the air, it stops flameif the engine backfires. If it is notthere, and the engine backfires, youcould be burned. Do not drive withthe air cleaner removed and be care-ful when working on the engine withthe air cleaner...
Page 227 - REPLACING; Hold the wiper arm to avoid hitting the
REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position and the windshield wiper switch ON. Turn the ignition switch OFF when the wiper is in the fully up position. The wiper will stop as illustrated. The wiper should be in the fully up positionto av...
Page 228 - that; CHECKING PARKING BRAKE; REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE
If you wax the surface of the hood, becareful not to let wax get into the washernozzle. This may clog the nozzle 쎻 A that could cause improper windshield washeroperation. If wax gets into the nozzle, un-clog it with a needle or small pin 쎻 B . Contact your NISSAN dealer if checking or replacement is...
Page 229 - Brake pad wear indicators; Proper brake inspection intervals should; BRAKE BOOSTER
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL With the engine running, check the distance between the upper surface of the pedal and the metal floor. If it is out of the range shown above, see your NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes.The disc-type brakes self-adjust every...
Page 230 - ENGINE COMPARTMENT; FUSES
CAUTION Never use a fuse of higher or loweramperage rating than that specified onthe fuse box cover. This could damagethe electrical system or cause a fire. ENGINE COMPARTMENT If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse.1. Be sure the ignition key and headlight switch are OF...
Page 231 - PASSENGER COMPARTMENT; KEYFOB BATTERY
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse.1. Be sure the ignition key and the headlight switch are OFF. 2. Pull to open the fuse box lid 쎻 1 . 3. Pinch the fuse perpendicularly with the fuse puller 쎻 A and pull it out. 4. If the fuse is open, replace ...
Page 233 - LIGHTS
1. Front turn signal light or front park light2. Headlight (low-beam, high-beam)3. Front park light or front turn signal light4. Map light5. Ceiling light6. Rear personal light7. Front fog light (if so equipped)/Daytime, run- ning light (for Canada) 8. Front side marker light9. Step light10. High-mo...
Page 234 - Xenon headlight bulb:; HIGH VOLTAGE; Do not touch the bulb.
HEADLIGHTSReplacing If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer. Xenon headlight bulb: WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE When xenon headlights are on, theyproduce a high voltage. To prevent anelectric shock, never attempt to modifyor disassemble the headlight assembly.Always have your xenon headlights re-pla...
Page 236 - WHEELS AND TIRES
TIRE PRESSURETire inflation pressure Check the tire pressures (including the spare) often and always prior to long distance trips. The recommended tire pressure specifications are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label under the “Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure” heading. The Tire a...
Page 237 - beyond; Low tire pressure warning system (if
WARNING 쐌 Improperly inflated tires can fail sud-denly and cause an accident. 쐌 The vehicle weight capacity is indi-cated on the Tire and Loading Infor-mation label. Do not load your ve-hicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your vehicle may resultin reduced tire life, unsafe operatingconditions du...
Page 239 - TIRE LABELING
is added, press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to release pressure. Recheck the pressure and add or release air as needed. 6. Install the valve stem cap.7. Check the pressure of all other tires, includ- ing the spare. (Refer to the “Wheels and tires” section) TIRE ...
Page 240 - All season tires
쎻 3 Tire ply composition and material The number of layers or plies of rubber- coated fabric in the tire. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 쎻 4 Maximum permissible inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount ...
Page 241 - TIRE CHAINS; Use only SAE
Snow tires If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment tires. If you do not, it can adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.Generally, snow tires will have lower speed ratings than factory equipped tires and ...
Page 243 - Tire wear and damage; Replacing wheels and tires
Tire wear and damage WARNING 쐌 Tires should be periodically in-spected for wear, cracking, bulging,or objects caught in the tread. If ex-cessive wear, cracks, bulging, ordeep cuts are found, the tire shouldbe replaced. 쐌 The original tires have a built-in treadwear indicator. When the wear indicator...
Page 244 - Wheel balance
that tire will not be indicated and notbe monitored by the low tire pressurewarning system. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possiblefor tire replacement and/or systemresetting. (For models with the lowtire pressure warning system) 쐌 Do not install a deformed wheel ortire even if it has been re...
Page 245 - Because
ONLY spare tire should be used onthe rear wheel and the original tireused on the front wheels (drivewheels). Use tire chains only on thefront original tires. 쐌 Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USEONLY spare tire will wear at a fasterrate than the standard tire. Replacethe spare tire as soon as the treadw...
Page 248 - Technical and consumer information
9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ 9-2 Fuel recommendation...................................................... 9-3Engine oil and oil filter recommendation.................... 9-5Recommended SAE viscosity number ....................... 9...
Page 249 - CAPACITIES AND
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedureinstructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications US measure Im...
Page 250 - FUEL RECOMMENDATION; For; Gasoline specifications
FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-KnockIndex) number (Research octane number91). For improved vehicle performance, NISSAN recommends the use of unleadedpremium gasoline with an octane rating ofat least 91 AKI number (Research octanenumb...
Page 251 - Octane rating tips
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel in- jector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve de- posit removers, etc.) which are sold commer- cially. Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain active solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fu...
Page 254 - ENGINE; SPECIFICATIONS
Contact your NISSAN dealer when servicing your air conditioning system. ENGINE Model VQ35DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 213.45 (3,498) Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6* Idle speed rpm Se...
Page 257 - WHENTRAVELING OR
When planning to travel in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine.Using fuel with too low an octane rating may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded engine gaso- line. Therefore, avoid taking your veh...
Page 258 - ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER; EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle in- formation, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ings (GVWR), Gross...
Page 259 - AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver’s door center pillar. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed inside of the hood as shown. STI0373 STI0339 9-12 Technical...
Page 260 - INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE
Use the following steps to mount the license plate:Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag. 쐌 License plate bracket 쐌 Screw x 2 쐌 Bolt grommet x 2 쐌 Bolt x 2 1. Temporarily place the license plate bracket while aligning points 쎻 A of the fron...
Page 261 - TERMS; does; VEHICLE LOADING
WARNING 쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area inside of a vehicle. In acollision, people riding in these areasare more likely to be seriously in-jured or killed 쐌 Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seat belts. 쐌 Be sure everyone in ...
Page 263 - LOADING TIPS; PAYLOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY; MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
LOADING TIPS There are tie down hooks located in the cargo area. The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps. 쐌 The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S. certi- fication label. 쐌 Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing s...
Page 264 - TOWING A TRAILER
should not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label that is located on the driver’s door lock pillar. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings. CAUTION Overloading can shorten the life...
Page 265 - Tongue load
than these or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance.The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may hav...
Page 266 - TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lb(kg) MODEL WEIGHT VQ35DE CVT MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 3,500 (1,588) MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 350 (159) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING 8,100 (3,674) RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2 Sway Control Device (SCD) *1: All towing above 1,000 lb (454 kg...
Page 267 - Trailer towing tips
쐌 After the hitch is removed, seal thebolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes,water or dust from entering the pas-senger compartment. 쐌 Regularly check all hitch mountingbolts are securely mounted. 쐌 To reduce the possibility of addi-tional damage if your vehicle isstruck from the rear, where practical,...
Page 269 - Treadwear; Temperature A, B and C; UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:Treadwear 200 Traction AA...
Page 270 - EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM
Your NISSAN is covered by the following emis- sion warranties. For US: 쐌 Emission Defects Warranty 쐌 Emissions Performance Warranty (See Warranty Information Booklet for de- tails) For Canada: Emission Control System WarrantyDetails of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in y...
Page 271 - EVENT DATA RECORDERS
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a not “ready condition”. Before taking the I/M test, drive the vehicle through the follow- ing pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for y...
Page 272 - IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION; OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at autho- rized NISSAN ...
Page 273 - Insist on the use of Genuine Nissan; Tell your; Why should you take a chance?
Insist on the use of Genuine Nissan Collision Parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to Nissan’s original exacting speci- fications — if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use ...
Page 282 - ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:; GAS STATIONINFORMATION
FUEL RECOMMENDATION: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc- tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91).For improved vehicle performance, NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octan...
Page 283 - QUICK REFERENCE
QUICK REFERENCE 1. Battery (P.8-14)2. Brake fluid (P.8-12)3. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)4. Hood release (P.3-9)5. Seat (P.1-2)6. Seat belt (P.1-22)7. Door lock/key (P.3-3)8. Fuel (P.3-11, P.9-2)9. Engine oil (P.8-9)10. Windshield washer fluid (P.8-13)11. Engine coolant (P.8-8)12. Power steering fluid ...