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2006 Murano PDF
2006 Murano PDF
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN tenance requirements, assisting you in the MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with safe operation of your vehicle.
confidence. It was produced using the latest This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
techniques and strict quality control. fication could affect its performance,
WARNING safety or durability, and may even violate
This manual was prepared to help you under- governmental regulations. In addition,
stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA- damage or performance problems result-
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of TION ing from modification may not be covered
driving pleasure. Please read through this under NISSAN warranties.
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to WHEN READING THE MANUAL
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
explains details about the warranties cov- This manual includes information for all
for you and your passengers! options available on this model. There-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
쐌 Never drive under the influence of fore, you may find some information that
and Maintenance Guide explains details
alcohol or drugs. does not apply to your vehicle.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer 쐌 Always observe posted speed limits All information, specifications and illustrations in
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for condi- this manual are those in effect at the time of
explain how to resolve any concerns you tions. printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
may have with your vehicle, as well as specifications or design at any time without
쐌 Always use the seat belts. Refer to notice.
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law. “Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. supplemental restraint system” sec-
When you require any service or have any tion for precautions regarding chil-
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
dren.
extensive resources available for you.
쐌 Always provide information about the
READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE proper use of vehicle safety features
SAFELY to all occupants of the vehicle.
Before driving your vehicle please read 쐌 Always review this Owner’s Manual
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will for important safety information.
ensure familiarity with controls and main-
However, if there is something that your The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for You can write to NISSAN with the information
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you the following information: on the left at:
would like to provide NISSAN directly with — Your name, address, and telephone For U.S. customers
comments or questions, please contact our number Nissan North America, Inc.
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us- — Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) Consumer Affairs Department
ing our toll-free number: — Date of purchase P.O. Box 191
For U.S. customers — Current odometer reading Gardena, California 90248-0191
1-800-NISSAN-1 — Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Canadian customers
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For Canadian customers OR 5290 Orbitor Drive
1-800-387-0122 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
In case of emergency
Index
SSI0008
SSI0073
SSI0168
1. Tachometer (P.2-4)
2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-27)/Hazard indica-
tor (P.2-27)
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 position indicator (P.5-12)
SIC3031
SDI1760
SSS0133B
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
SSS0179A
WARNING
쐌 Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
쐌 Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents. SPA1273C
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
seat) driver’s seat)
Folding
1. Pull up or push down the switch 쎻
1 to adjust The lumbar support feature provides lower back
the seat height. support to the driver. Push each side of the 1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the
switch to adjust the seat lumbar area. side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this
2. Tilt up or down the switch 쎻
1 to adjust the section.
seat angle.
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center
seat belt” later in this section.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-
ion.
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in
this section.
WARNING
쐌 Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times.
쐌 Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re- SSS0292 SSS0293
ceive neck or other serious injuries. Front seat Rear seat
You could also slide under the lap Fastening the seat belts 쐌 If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its
belt and receive serious internal inju- fully retracted position, firmly pull the
1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in this belt and release it. Then smoothly pull
ries. section. the belt out of the retractor.
쐌 For the most effective protection 2. Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor
when the vehicle is in motion, the and insert the tongue into the buckle until it
seat should be upright. Always sit clicks. For additional information regarding
well back in the seat and adjust the the rear center seat belt, see “Rear center
seat belt properly. seat belt” later in this section.
쐌 The retractor is designed to lock during
a sudden stop or on impact. A slow
pulling motion will permit the belt to
move, and allow you some freedom of
movement in the seat.
1-14 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0326 SSS0351A
WARNING
쐌 Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.
SSS0232
Storing rear seat belt buckles 쐌 Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
Before folding down the seat, put the buckles in straint is not secured properly, the
the storage of the seat cushion to avoid drop- child could be seriously injured in a
ping it under the seat cushion. collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it is SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
not possible to properly fit the lap-shoulder belt 쐌 To clean the seat belt webbings, apply a
and fasten it, an extender is available. The ex- mild soap solution or any solution recom-
tender adds approximately 8 inches (200 mm) of mended for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
length and may be used for either the driver or Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth
front passenger seating position. See a NISSAN and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow
dealer for assistance if the extender is required. the seat belts to retract until they are com-
pletely dry.
1-20 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
WARNING
쐌 The three-point seat belt in your ve-
hicle is equipped with a locking mode
retractor which must be used when
installing a child restraint.
쐌 Failure to use the automatic locking
mode will result in the child restraint
SSS0252A SSS0342
not being properly secured. The re- Rear outboard seat Rear center seat
straint could tip over or otherwise be Front facing head restraint when the child restraint is
unsecured and cause injury to the removed. If the seating position does not
child in a sudden stop or collision. When you install a child restraint in a rear have an adjustable head restraint and it is
outboard or center seat, follow these steps: interfering with the proper child restraint fit,
쐌 When installing a child restraint sys- try another seating position or a different
tem in the rear center position, both 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
child restraint.
the center seat belt connector tongue ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
and buckle tongue must be secured.
See “Attaching rear center seat belt” The back of the child restraint should be
earlier in this section. secured against the vehicle seatback. If nec-
essary, adjust or remove the head restraint to
obtain the correct child restraint fit. See
“Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this
section. If the head restraint is removed, store
it in a secure place. Be sure to install the
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-23
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.
hear and feel the latch engage. is in the automatic locking mode (child re-
Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac- straint mode). It reverts back to emergency
turer’s instructions for belt routing. locking mode when the belt is fully retracted.
SSS0333 SSS0392
Rear outboard seat
5. Before placing the child in the child restraint, Rear facing
use force to push the child restraint from side
to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it When you install a child restraint in a rear
is securely held in place. It should not move outboard or center seat, follow these steps:
more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move 1. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-
more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in-
shoulder belt to further tighten the child structions.
restraint. If unable to properly secure the
restraint, move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-25
SSS0259A SSS0260A
4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from side
to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it
is securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If unable to properly secure the
restraint, move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-27
Inspect the lower anchors by inserting WARNING If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it
your fingers into the lower anchor area must be secured to the anchor point provided
and feeling to make sure there are no behind its position.
쐌 Child restraint anchor points are de-
obstructions over the LATCH system an- First, adjust the seatback so that it is upright.
signed to withstand only those loads
chors, such as seat belt webbing or seat Then secure the child restraint with the rear seat
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
cushion material. The child restraint will belt or the LATCH system (outboard positions),
straints. Under no circumstances are
not be secured properly if the LATCH as applicable. For the center position 쎻 C , re-
they to be used for adult seat belts or
system anchors are obstructed. move the anchor cover from the anchor point as
harnesses. illustrated. Keep the removed cover in a secure
1. To install the LATCH system compatible child 쐌 After removing a rear seat head re- place to prevent loss or damage.
restraint, adjust the height of the child re- straint for top tether installation, Remove the head restraint from the seatback.
straint LATCH system anchor attachments to store it securely to prevent it from Store it in a secure place. Position the top tether
the anchor points on the rear seat. causing injury to passengers or dam- strap over the top of the seatback and secure it
2. Insert the anchor attachments into the anchor age to the vehicle in case of sudden to the tether anchor bracket that provides the
points. If the child restraint is equipped with a braking or an accident. Always re- straightest installation. Tighten the tether strap
top tether, see “Top tether strap child re- place it and adjust properly when top according to the manufacturer’s instruction to
straint” later in this section for installation remove any slack.
instructions. tether is no longer in use.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
3. After attaching the child restraint and before 쐌 The child restraint top tether strap
installation instructions in this section and the
placing the child in it, use force to push the may be damaged by contact with the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
child restraint from side to side and tug it tonneau cover or items in the cargo
forward to make sure that the child restraint is area. Remove the tonneau cover from
securely held in place. It should not move the vehicle or secure it and any cargo.
more than 1 inch (25 mm).
Your child could be seriously injured
4. Check to make sure that the child restraint is or killed in a collision if the top tether
properly secured prior to each use.
all times to prevent the possibility of If you have any questions when installing a
exhaust fumes entering the passenger top strap child restraint on the rear seat,
compartment through the holes. See consult a NISSAN dealer for details.
“Precautions when starting and driving”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section
for exhaust gas.
SSS0301B SSS0360
Front facing 2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until you
If you must install a child restraint in the front hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to
seat, follow these steps: follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
1. Position the child restraint on the front pas- structions for belt routing.
senger seat. It should be placed in a front
facing direction only. Move the seat to the
rearmost position. Adjust the head restraint to
its highest position. Always follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Child
restraints for infants must be used in
the rear facing direction and therefore
must not be used in the front seat.
The back of the child restraint should be
1-32 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is 4. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the belt to 5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
fully extended. At this time, the belt retractor remove any slack in the belt. use force to push the child restraint from side
is in the automatic locking mode (child re- to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it
straint mode). It reverts back to emergency is securely held in place. It should not move
locking mode when the belt is fully retracted. more than 1 inch (25 mm). If it does move
more than 1 inch (25 mm), pull again on the
shoulder belt to further tighten the child
restraint. If unable to properly secure the
restraint, move the restraint to another rear
seating position and try again, or try a differ-
ent child restraint. Not all child restraints fit in
all types of vehicles.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out of
the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-33
WARNING
Do not use towels, books, pillows or
other items in place of a booster seat.
Items such as these may move during
normal driving or a collision and result
in serious injury or death. Booster seats
are designed to be used with a
lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de-
signed to properly route the lap and
shoulder portions of the seat belt over
the strongest portions of a child’s body
SSS0389 SSS0390
Outboard position Center position
BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION place it in a front facing direction. Always
ON REAR SEAT OUTBOARD OR follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-
structions.
CENTER POSITIONS
2. The booster seat should be positioned on the
vehicle seat so that it is stable. If necessary,
CAUTION adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain
the correct booster seat fit. See “Head re-
Do not use the lap/shoulder belt auto- straint adjustment” earlier in this section. If
matic locking mode when using a the head restraint is removed, store it in a
booster seat with the seat belts. When secure place. Be sure to install the head
you install a booster seat in the rear restraint when the booster seat is removed. If
seat, follow these steps: the seating position does not have an adjust-
able head restraint and it is interfering with
the proper booster seat fit, try another seat-
1. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only ing position or a different booster seat.
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-37
SSS0132B
erly seated and wearing the seat belt the window. Do not attempt to hold
can increase the risk or severity of them in your lap or arms. Some
injury in an accident. See “Front Pas- examples of dangerous riding posi-
senger air bag and status light” later tions are shown in the illustrations.
in this section. Pre-teens and children should be
properly restrained in the rear seat, if
쐌 Keep hands on the outside of the
possible.
steering wheel. Placing them inside
the steering wheel rim could increase 쐌 Children may be severely injured or
the risk that they are injured when killed when the supplemental front
the supplemental front air bag in- air bags, side air bags or curtain
flates. side-impact and rollover air bags in-
flate if they are not properly re-
쐌 Never let children ride unrestrained strained. Pre-teens and children
or extend their hands or face out of should be properly restrained in the
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-41
쐌 The seat belts, the supplemental side seats or rear outboard seats to ex-
WARNING air bags and curtain side-impact and tend their hand out of the window or
rollover air bags are most effective lean against the door. Some ex-
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
when you are sitting well back and amples of dangerous riding positions
side-impact and rollover air bag:
upright in the seat. The side air bag are shown in the illustrations.
쐌 The supplemental side air bag and and curtain side-impact and rollover
curtain side-impact and rollover air 쐌 When sitting in the rear seat, do not
air bag inflate with great force. Do
bag ordinarily will not inflate in the hold onto the seatback of the front
not allow anyone to place their hand,
event of a frontal impact, rear impact seat. If the side air bag inflates, you
leg or face near the side air bag on
or lower severity side collision. Al- may be seriously injured. Be espe-
the side of the seatback of the front
ways wear your seat belts to help cially careful with children, who
seat or near the side roof rails. Do not
reduce the risk or severity of injury in should always be properly restrained.
allow anyone sitting in the front
various kinds of accidents.
SSS0330
쎻
1 SRS air bag warning labels
The warning labels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.
쎻
2 SRS side-impact air bag warning
label
The warning label is located on the side of the
passenger’s side center pillar.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
Warning labels about the supplemental front air
bag and supplemental side-impact air bag sys-
tems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-53
Instrument panel..................................................................... 2-2 Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............................. 2-27
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-3 Hazard warning flasher switch......................................... 2-27
Speedometer and odometer ......................................... 2-4 Horn ........................................................................................ 2-28
Tachometer ........................................................................ 2-4 Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-28
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................. 2-5 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (if so
Fuel gauge ......................................................................... 2-5 equipped) .............................................................................. 2-29
Compass display (if so equipped) .................................... 2-6 Power outlet.......................................................................... 2-30
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ............ 2-9 Storage .................................................................................. 2-31
Checking bulbs................................................................. 2-9 Coin box........................................................................... 2-31
Warning lights................................................................... 2-9 Cellular phone holder ................................................... 2-31
Indicator lights ................................................................ 2-14 Cup holders .................................................................... 2-32
Audible reminders.......................................................... 2-16 Glove box ........................................................................ 2-33
Security systems.................................................................. 2-17 Console box.................................................................... 2-34
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ................ 2-17 Door pockets .................................................................. 2-35
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ....................... 2-18 Cargo net (if so equipped) ......................................... 2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-20 Tonneau cover (if so equipped)................................. 2-36
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................... 2-21 Windows................................................................................ 2-37
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch...... 2-22 Power windows.............................................................. 2-37
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-22 Sunroof (if so equipped) ................................................... 2-39
Xenon headlights (if so equipped) .......................... 2-22 Automatic sunroof ......................................................... 2-39
Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-23 Interior lights ......................................................................... 2-41
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ........ 2-25 Ceiling light ..................................................................... 2-41
Instrument brightness control..................................... 2-26 Map light .......................................................................... 2-42
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-27 Rear personal light ........................................................ 2-42
SIC3031
CAUTION
쐌 If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator lamp
SIC3036
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon
as possible. After a few driving trips, When the compass switch 쎻 A is pushed, the
the lamp should turn off. If the compass display 쎻 B will indicate the direction
lamp remains on after a few driving the vehicle is heading.
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
N: north
NISSAN dealer. E: east
쐌 For additional information, see “Mal- S: south
function indicator lamp (MIL)” later in W: west
this section. If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass
by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at
less than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The com-
pass will be calibrated once it has tracked 3
complete circles.
2-6 Instruments and controls
CAUTION
쐌 Do not install a ski rack, antenna,
etc., which are attached to the vehicle
by means of a magnet. They affect
the operation of the compass.
쐌 When cleaning the mirror, use a pa-
per towel or similar material damp-
ened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as
it may cause the liquid cleaner to
enter the mirror housing.
Charge warning light Seat belt warning light Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Door open warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Security indicator light
CHECKING BULBS If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a WARNING LIGHTS
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
switch to ON without starting the engine. The trical system. Have the system repaired All-wheel drive (AWD) warning
following lights will come on: promptly. light (AWD models)
, or , , ,
The warning light comes on when the
The following lights come on briefly and then go ignition switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon
off: after the engine is started.
, or , , , ,
If the AWD system malfunctions or the revolu-
, , ,
tion, or radius of the front and the rear wheel
Instruments and controls 2-9
SIC2045
SIC3037
CAUTION
The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 쐌 Do not operate the washer continu-
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the ously for more than 30 seconds.
following speed:
쐌 Do not operate the washer if the
쎻
1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation reservoir tank is empty.
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward
쎻A (Slower) or 쎻
B (Faster).
쐌 Do not fill the window washer reser-
voir tank with washer fluid concen-
쎻2 Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation trates at full strength. Some methyl
쎻3 High (HI) — continuous high speed operation alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
Push the lever up 쎻 4 to have one sweep
grille if spilled while filling the win-
operation (MIST) of the wiper.
dow washer reservoir tank.
Pull the lever toward you 쎻
5 to operate the
SIC2052 SIC2048
WARNING
When the daytime running light system SIC2053
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
your headlights. Failure to do so could CONTROL
cause an accident injuring yourself and
The instrument brightness control operates
others.
when the light switch is in the or
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Pushing the control switch 쎻A once will change
the brightness to the night mode.
Pushing the control switch 쎻
B once will change
the brightness to the day mode.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
upper switch 쎻 A will brighten the lights. The
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so Push the switch (located on the right side of the
equipped) meter panel) on to warn other drivers when you
쎻
1 Turn signal must stop or park under emergency conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight All turn signal lights will flash.
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
switch to the position, then turn the switch
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn Some state laws may prohibit the use of
to the position. To turn them off, turn the
signals cancel automatically. the hazard warning flasher switch while
switch to the OFF position.
쎻
2 Lane change signal The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
driving.
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or operate (except for the daytime running light).
down to the point where lights begin flashing. WARNING
쐌 If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
To sound the horn, push the center pad upper The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
area of the steering wheel. The switches located on the center console can
be operated independently (driver side seat 쎻A
dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5. Start- The power outlet is for powering electrical ac-
ing and driving” section. 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 up the cover to open.
CAUTION
쐌 The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately after use.
쐌 This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
쐌 Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
쐌 Use only one power outlet at a time.
쐌 Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
SIC3071
hicle battery.
쐌 Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
쐌 Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.
쐌 Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
SIC2057 SIC2058
perature fuse may open.
쐌 When not in use, be sure to close the COIN BOX CELLULAR PHONE HOLDER
cap/cover. Do not allow water to con-
tact the outlet. WARNING WARNING
The coin box should not be used while 쐌 A cellular telephone should not be
driving so full attention may be given to used while driving so full attention
vehicle operation. may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.
To open, push the coin box lid 쎻
1 as illustrated.
CAUTION
쐌 Avoid abrupt starting and braking
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
SIC3043
CONSOLE BOX
used while driving so full attention may
WARNING be given to vehicle operation.
SIC3171 SIC2061
WARNING
쐌 Never put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any ob-
ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
쐌 Close the tonneau and sub covers
when folding the rear seat.
쐌 Do not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
SIC3058
POWER WINDOWS
holder.
쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- WARNING
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
쐌 Make sure that all passengers have
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per- their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
sonal injury. while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
쐌 The child restraint top tether strap lock switch to prevent unexpected
may be damaged by contact with the use of the power windows.
tonneau cover or items in the cargo
area. Remove the tonneau cover from 쐌 Do not leave children unattended in-
the vehicle or secure it and any cargo. side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls SIC2630
Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the top tether and become trapped in a window.
Main power window switch (driver’s
strap is damaged. Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
side)
1. Rear left passenger’s side window
2. Driver’s side window
The power windows operate when the ignition 3. Window lock button
switch is in the ON position and for about 45 4. Rear right passenger’s side window
seconds, after the ignition switch is turned to the 5. Front passenger’s side window
ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened during this To open or close the window, push down 쎻 A or
period of about 45 seconds, power to the pull up 쎻 B the switch and hold it. The main
windows is canceled. switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
SIC1892F SIC1893E
a front window is closed by automatic operation To close the roof, slide the switch to the
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or side 쎻
2 .
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. The Sliding position of lid can be chosen according
doors remain closed. to sliding amount of switch.
Depending on the environment or driving To fully open or close the roof, completely move
conditions, the auto reverse function may the switch to the 쎻1 or 쎻2 side.
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
Tilting the sunroof
occurs. To tilt up, push the side 쎻 3 of the tilt
switch. When the roof is open, it will automati-
WARNING cally close and then tilt up. To tilt down the
sunroof, push the side 쎻 4 . When the roof
is open, it will automatically close.
There are some small distances imme- SIC2062
diately before the closed position which Restarting the sunroof sliding switch
AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
cannot be detected. Make sure that all The sliding switch will become inoperable after
passengers have their hands, etc., in- The sunroof will only operate when the ignition the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri-
side the vehicle before closing the win- switch is in the ON position. cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
dow. The automatic sunroof is operational for about detected. Use the following re-set procedure to
45 seconds, even if the ignition switch is turned return sunroof operation to normal.
to the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. If the 1. Keep pushing the tilting switch toward tilt UP.
driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45 seconds, 2. After the lid has tilted up gradually, it will
power to the sunroof is canceled. automatically close all the way, then return to
normal operation.
Sliding the sunroof
Auto reverse function (When closing
To open the roof, slide the switch to the the sunroof)
side 쎻 1 . When the roof is tilted up, it will
automatically tilt down and then open. If the control unit detects something caught in
Instruments and controls 2-39
Depending on the environment or driving The shade will open automatically when the 쐌 Remove water drops, snow, ice or
conditions, the auto reverse function may sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed sand from the sunroof before open-
be activated if an impact or load similar to manually. ing.
something being caught in the sunroof Comfortable position ( 쎻
A ) 쐌 Do not place any heavy object on the
occurs. sunroof or surrounding area.
Depending on the driving speed and air recircu-
If the auto reverse function malfunctions and lating conditions, wind noise may occur when
repeats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep the sunroof is fully opened. Closing the sunroof If the sunroof does not close
pushing toward the close position or keep push- one step toward the front position 쎻 A from full
ing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it Have a NISSAN dealer check and repair the
open will decrease the wind noise.
happens, then the sunroof will fully close gradu- sunroof.
ally. In this case, make sure nothing is caught in
the sunroof. WARNING
while all doors are closed. of the following with the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position:
쐌 The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition 쐌 Opening or closing any door
switch or the ignition switch is turned to the 쐌 Locking or unlocking with the remote keyless
LOCK position (Intelligent Key system). entry system, a key, the lock-unlock switch or
쐌 The key is removed from the ignition switch or the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position (Intelligent Key system).
position (Intelligent Key system) while all 쐌 Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
doors are closed. switch
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30 second These lights will turn on again when any of the
timer is activated, when: above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
쐌 The driver’s door is locked by the remote off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
SIC2063
keyless entry system, a key or the power door above as well.)
CEILING LIGHT lock switch.
The ceiling light has a three-position switch. 쐌 The ignition switch is turned ON. CAUTION
When the switch is in the ON position 쎻
1 , the When the ceiling light switch or map light
light will illuminate. switch or rear personal light switch is in the 쐌 Turn off the ceiling, map, rear and
ON position, the ceiling, map, rear and vanity mirror lights when you leave
When the switch is in the OFF position 쎻
2 , the vanity mirror lights will automatically turn the vehicle.
light will turn off. off 30 minutes after the ignition switch has
쐌 Do not use for extended periods of
When the switch is in the DOOR position 쎻 3 , been turned to the ACC or OFF position. To
turn on the light again, turn the ignition time with the engine stopped. This
the light will illuminate when a door is opened.
switch to the ON position. could result in a discharged battery.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when:
After the above procedure, the ceiling, map, rear
쐌 The doors are unlocked by the remote key-
personal and vanity mirror lights will automati-
less entry system, a key, power door lock
cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation
switch or using the Intelligent Key system
Instruments and controls 2-41
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Front Rear
MAP LIGHT REAR PERSONAL LIGHT
To turn on the light, push the plastic surface 쎻 A The rear personal light has a three-position
of the light. Push it again to turn off the light. switch. (쎻
A : DOOR, 쎻B : OFF, 쎻
C : ON)
sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle. the driver’s or front passenger’s door open, then
close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
1. Push the door handle request switch or lift Re-lock time can be adjusted or cancelled with
gate request switch once. the vehicle electronic systems on the monitor
(see “4. Display screen, heater, air conditioner
Driver’s side: and audio systems”).
쐌 The driver door and fuel-filler door unlock. The room light will come on for 30 seconds
when the door is unlocked using the request
Front passenger side or lift gate: switch.
쐌 Only corresponding door unlocks. The room light can be turned off without waiting
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out- for 30 seconds by turning the ignition switch to
side buzzer sounds once if all doors are the ON position or by locking the doors. SSD0417
completely closed with the ignition key in any
position except the ON position.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
3. Push the door handle request switch or lift Ignition switch positions
gate request switch again within 5 seconds. Push in the ignition switch in the range (쎻
A to
쐌 All doors and the fuel-filler door unlock. 쎻B ) when you turn it.
Audible reminder and warning when • Removing the mechanical key or the valet
key.
locking the doors
SPA2175 • Closing the doors.
When the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following: Audible reminder and warning when Alarm and warning when the engine
쐌 The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK the engine stops starts
position. When the key warning light 쎻
A is blinking in red
When the P position selecting warning light 쎻
B
쐌 The Intelligent Key is not left inside the in the instrument panel blinks in red: and the outside buzzer sounds, make sure the
vehicle. Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
쐌 Make sure the selector lever is in the P
쐌 Doors are closed securely. position. Warning for low battery power
쐌 The selector lever is in the P position. When the chime sounds intermittently: 쐌 This warning is to let you know that the
battery of the Intelligent Key will run down
쐌 Make sure the selector lever is in the P soon. Replace it with a new one. Refer to the
position and the ignition switch is turned to “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
the LOCK position. for battery replacement.
If the chime sounds continuously when the • The green blinking key warning light 쎻
A
driver’s door is opened, check the following: goes out about 30 seconds after the
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17
쐌 Push the ignition switch and turn it to the left After locking with the Intelligent remote keyless
and then to the right. entry function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
쐌 While gently turning the steering wheel to the
The operating range varies depending on the
left or right, turn the ignition switch.
environment. To securely operate the LOCK and
OPERATION WITH INTELLIGENT UNLOCK buttons on the Intelligent Key, ap-
proach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM door.
It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler The panic alarm will not activate when the
door, activate the panic alarm and open the mechanical key or the valet key is in the SPA1926
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli- ignition switch.
gent Key from outside the vehicle. 쎻
A LOCK button
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent How to use remote keyless entry
Key can operate at a distance of approximately system
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around Setting hazard indicator and horn
the vehicle.) (buzzer) mode:
As many as 4 Intelligent Key can be used with This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
one vehicle. For information concerning the pur- (buzzer) mode when you first receive the vehicle.
chase and use of an additional Intelligent Key,
contact a NISSAN dealer. The hazard indicator and horn (buzzer)
mode also can be changed with vehicle
The LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the Intelli-
electronic systems on the monitor. See “4.
gent Key will not operate when:
3-20 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK once and the horn chirps once.
audio systems”. button 쎻A is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
Locking doors and fuel-filler door:
twice. When the UNLOCK button 쎻 B is pushed,
For buzzer operation, refer to the following chart.
neither the hazard indicator nor the horn oper- 1. Remove the mechanical key or the valet key if
In hazard indicator and horn (buzzer) mode, ates. any key is in the ignition switch.*1
when the LOCK button 쎻 A is pushed, the hazard
(Switching procedure) 2. Close all the doors.*2
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once
(refer to the “operation guide” chart for the Push the LOCK 쎻 A and UNLOCK 쎻 B buttons on 3. Push the LOCK button 쎻
A on the Intelligent
Intelligent Key request switch mode). When the the Intelligent key simultaneously for more than 2 Key.
UNLOCK button 쎻 B is pushed, the hazard indi- seconds to switch from one mode to the other.
4. All the doors (including lift gate) and fuel-filler
cator flashes once.
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- door will lock.
If hazard indicator and horn mode is not neces- tor mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
sary, you can switch to hazard indicator only
When pushing the buttons to set hazard indica- button 쎻 A on the Intelligent Key is pushed
mode by following the switching procedure. tor and horn mode, the hazard indicator flashes
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-21
If the Intelligent Key cannot be used because its Starting the engine with the
battery is discharged, use the metal key to lock mechanical key and valet key
or unlock the doors and use the mechanical key 1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
or the valet key, which is registered to the
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System compo- 2. Insert the mechanical key or the valet key into
nents, to start the engine. the ignition switch.
Removing the mechanical key 3. Turn the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion and start the engine.
쐌 Release the lock knob at the back of the 4. After starting the engine, release the switch.
intelligent key and remove the mechanical
key. For important safety information, see the “5.
Starting and driving” section.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-23
SPA1578 SPA1947
SPA1915
SPA1580
CAUTION
SPA1582
SPA1574
CAUTION
쐌 Do not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the extension sun visor.
쐌 Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
SPA2176
SPA2177
SPA1449A SPA1829
A remote keyless entry can be linked to a stored 쐌 when no seat position is stored in the
3. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
memory position with the following procedure. memory switch.
least 1 second.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi- 쐌 when the engine is started while moving the
The driver’s seat, pedals (Brake and Accel-
tion. automatic drive positioner.
erator) and outside mirrors will move to the
2. While the indicator light for the memory memorized position with the indicator light 쐌 when the shift selector lever is moved from
switch being set is illuminated for 5 seconds, flashing, and then the light will stay on for the P position to any other position (However,
push the unlock button on the remote keyless approximately 5 seconds. it will not be cancelled if the switch is pushed
entry. The indicator light will blink. After the while the seat is returning to the previous
SYSTEM OPERATION positions (entry/exit function).).
indicator light goes off, the remote keyless
entry is linked to that memory setting. The automatic drive positioner system will not
3-34 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
쐌 Positioning of the heating or air con-
ditioning controls and display con-
trols should not be done while driv-
ing, in order that full attention may
be given to the driving operation.
쐌 Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may result in
accidents, fire, or electrical shock.
쐌 Do not use this system if you notice
any abnormality, such as a frozen
screen or lack of sound. Continued
use of the system may result in acci-
dent, fire or electric shock.
쐌 In case you notice any foreign object
in the system hardware, spill liquid
on it, or notice smoke or smell com-
ing from it, stop using the system SAA1352
immediately and contact a NISSAN
dealer. Ignoring such conditions may 1. “TRIP” button 5. “E/M” button
lead to accidents, fire, or electrical 2. “FUEL ECON” button 6. “DAY/NIGHT” button
shock.
3. Clock adjust button 7. “BACK” button
4. “TRIP RESET” button 8. JOYSTICK and “ENTER” button
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“Reset” key using the joystick and push the MAINTENANCE NOTICE
“ENTER” button.
The “MAINTENANCE NOTICE” screen (“EN-
To display the MAINTENANCE NOTICE, auto- GINE OIL” or “TIRE ROTATION”) will be auto-
matically when setting trip distance is reached, matically displayed as shown when both of the
select the “Display Maintenance Notification” following conditions are met:
key and push the “ENTER” button.
쐌 the vehicle is driven the set distance and the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
쐌 the ignition key is turned ON the next time the
vehicle will be driven.
To return to the previous display after the
“MAINTENANCE NOTICE” screen is displayed,
push the “BACK” button.
WARNING
쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash. Contact your
SAA1321 NISSAN dealer as soon as possible SAA1355
for tire replacement and/or system
Tire pressure information (if so resetting. HOW TO USE “SETTING” BUTTON
equipped) The SETTINGS screen will appear when the
쐌 Replacing tires with those not origi-
Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen nally specified by NISSAN could af- “SETTING” button is pushed.
indicates that the pressure is being measured. fect the proper operation of the
After a few driving trips, the pressure for each TPMS.
tire will be displayed randomly.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
order of the tire position.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the
heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition
and the temperature.
In case of low tire pressure, a message (FLAT
4-6 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
SAA1327 SAA1353
“FUEL ECONOMY” information “MAINTENANCE” information To set the maintenance interval, select the
“Maintenance Schedule” key by using the joy-
Average Fuel Economy and Distance to Empty You can set the engine oil and the tire rotation stick and move the joystick to the right or left.
will be displayed for reference. interval.
To reset the maintenance interval, select the
To reset, select the “Reset” key using the joy- And the tire pressure will appear on the screen “Reset” key using the joystick and push the
stick and push the “ENTER” button or push the (if the tire pressure system is equipped). “ENTER” button.
“TRIP” button for more than approximately 1.5
To display the setting of the maintenance inter- To display the MAINTENANCE NOTICE, auto-
seconds.
val, select the “Engine Oil” or “Tire Rotation” key matically when setting trip distance is reached,
using the joystick and push the “ENTER” button. select the “Display Maintenance Notification”
key and push the “ENTER” button.
SAA1354 SAA1321
쐌 the ignition key is turned ON the next time the Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen
vehicle will be driven. indicates that the pressure is being measured.
After a few driving trips, the pressure for each
To return to the previous display after the tire will be displayed randomly.
“MAINTENANCE NOTICE” screen is displayed,
push the “BACK” button. The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
4-14 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
WARNING
쐌 When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
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not be indicated, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure * — Refer to the separate Navigation System “Display” settings
warning light will flash. Contact your Owner’s Manual.
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible The DISPLAY SETTINGS screen will appear
for tire replacement and/or system
HOW TO USE THE “SETTING” when selecting the “Display” key and pushing
resetting. BUTTON the “ENTER” button.
쐌 Replacing tires with those not origi- The SETTINGS screen will appear when the Brightness/Contrast/Map Background:
“SETTING” button is pushed.
nally specified by NISSAN could af- To adjust the brightness and contrast of the
fect the proper operation of the screen, select the “Brightness/Contrast/Map
TPMS. Background” key and push the “ENTER” button.
Then you can adjust the brightness to Darker or
Brighter, the contrast to Lower or Higher using
the joystick.
The Map Background is related to the navigation
SAA1327 SAA1328
The GPS time (manual time) corresponding to The system is designed as an aid to the driver in
the selected zone will be displayed. detecting large stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect
“Pacific” zone has been set as the initial (default) small objects below the bumper and may not
setting. detect objects close to the bumper or on the
Beep setting: ground.
When Beep setting is on (indicator light on), a
beep will sound if any audio button is pushed. WARNING
“DAY/NIGHT” BUTTON
SAA1329 쐌 The rear view camera is a conve-
To change the display brightness, push the nience but it is not a substitute for
Selecting the time zone “DAY/NIGHT” button. Pushing the button again proper backing. Always turn and
will change the display to DAY or NIGHT dis- check that it is safe to do so before
1. Select the “Select Time Zone” key.
play. Then, adjust the brightness moving the backing up. Always back up slowly.
The TIME ZONE screen will appear. joystick right or left.
쐌 Objects viewed in the rear view moni-
2. Select one of the following zones depending If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if
the “BACK” button is pushed, the display will tor differ from actual distance be-
on the current location.
return to the previous display. cause a wide-angle lens is used. Ob-
쐌 “Pacific” zone jects in the rear view monitor will
appear visually opposite like ones
쐌 “Mountain” zone
viewed in the inside and outside mir-
쐌 “Central” zone rors.
쐌 “Eastern” zone 쐌 Make sure that the lift gate is se-
쐌 “Atlantic” zone curely closed when backing up.
changes. Objects on the screen may be dampened with diluted mild cleaning agent
distorted until they are completely displayed. and then wipe with a dry cloth.
쐌 When the temperature is extremely high or 쐌 Do not damage the camera as the monitor
low, the screen may not clearly display ob- screen may be adversely affected.
jects. This is not a malfunction. 쐌 Do not use body wax on the camera window.
쐌 When strong light directly enters the camera, Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth damp-
objects may not be displayed clearly. ened with mild detergent diluted with water.
SAA0641
decreases significantly or if windows fog The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
up easily when operating the heater or air vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed
conditioning system. 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 refrigerants or lubri-
cants will cause severe damage to your air
conditioning system. See “Capacities and rec-
ommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section for air con-
ditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recom-
mendations.
SAA0642 A NISSAN dealer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly air conditioning system.
The sensor on the instrument panel helps main-
tain a constant temperature; do not put anything
on or around this sensor. WARNING
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER The air conditioner system contains re-
The air conditioning system is equipped with an frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen, personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats, vice should be done only by an experi-
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the enced technician with proper equip-
filter according to the specified maintenance ment.
intervals listed in your Service and Maintenance
Guide. To replace the filter, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
4-26 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON and push change. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and
the power on switch to turn on the radio. If you interference from other vehicles can work
listen to the radio with the engine not running, against ideal reception. Described below are
the key should be turned to the ACC position. some of the factors that can affect your radio
reception.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external in-
fluences. Intermittent changes in reception qual-
ity normally are caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception SAA0306
Your radio system is equipped with state-of-the-
art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep- FM RADIO RECEPTION
tion. These circuits are designed to extend re- Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
ception range, and to enhance the quality of that miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single
reception. channel) FM having slightly more range than
However there are some general characteristics stereo FM. External influences may sometimes
of FM, AM and satellite radio signals that can interfere with FM station reception even if the FM
affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength
even when the finest equipment is used. These of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
characteristics are completely normal in a given between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals
reception area, and do not indicate any malfunc- follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the
tion in your radio system. same characteristics as light. For example they
Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal will reflect off objects.
place to listen to a radio. Because of the move- Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
ment, reception conditions will constantly
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-27
쐌 Only use high quality 4.7 inches (12 cm) 쐌 Do not use the following CDs as they The file is unplayable in this audio sys-
round discs that have the “COMPACT may cause the CD player to malfunction. tem (only MP3 or WMA CD).
disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or • 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter
packaging.
• CDs that are not round
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-29
*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be
played.
*2 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4-31
When the CD button is pushed with the system pushed for less than 0.5 second, the program If the compact disc comes out and is not
off and the compact disc loaded, the system will being played returns to its beginning. Push removed, it will be pulled back into the slot
turn on and the compact disc will start to play. several times to skip back through programs. to protect it.
The compact disc will go back the number of
When the CD button is pushed with the com- times the button is pushed.
pact disc loaded with the radio playing, the tape
or radio will automatically be turned off and the SCAN:
compact disc will start to play. When the SCAN button is pushed while the CD
is playing, each track will play for about 10
seconds.
Removing the antenna When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
You can remove the antenna if necessary. cautions, otherwise the new equipment may
Hold the bottom of the antenna and remove by adversely affect the Engine control system and
turning counterclockwise. other electronic parts.
CAUTION WARNING
Precautions when starting and driving ............................. 5-2 Cruise control....................................................................... 5-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................................. 5-2 Precautions on cruise control .................................... 5-21
Three-way catalyst ........................................................... 5-3 Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-22
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Break-in schedule .............................................................. 5-23
(if so equipped) ............................................................... 5-3 Increasing fuel economy.................................................... 5-24
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................................... 5-5 Using all-wheel drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ............ 5-24
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions AWD lock switch operations...................................... 5-25
(AWD)................................................................................. 5-6 AWD warning light........................................................ 5-27
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving.............................. 5-6 Parking/parking on hills...................................................... 5-29
Driving safety precautions.............................................. 5-6 Power steering ..................................................................... 5-30
Ignition switch (Except for Intelligent Key equipped Brake system ........................................................................ 5-30
model) ....................................................................................... 5-9 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-30
Key positions..................................................................... 5-9 Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................................... 5-31
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) ......... 5-10 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
Ignition switch (Intelligent Key System equipped (if so equipped) .................................................................. 5-32
model)..................................................................................... 5-10 Cold weather driving .......................................................... 5-34
Ignition switch positions .............................................. 5-11 Freeing a frozen door lock .......................................... 5-34
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) ......... 5-12 Antifreeze ......................................................................... 5-34
Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-12 Battery .............................................................................. 5-34
Starting the engine ............................................................. 5-12 Draining of coolant water ............................................ 5-34
Driving the vehicle............................................................... 5-13 Tire equipment................................................................ 5-34
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)............. 5-13 Special winter equipment............................................ 5-35
M-CVT (CVT with Manual shift mode)..................... 5-16 Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-35
Parking brake........................................................................ 5-21 Engine block heater (if so equipped)....................... 5-36
WARNING tain colorless and odorless carbon mon- nections must pass to a trailer
oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous. through the seal on the lift gate or
쐌 Do not leave children or adults who It can cause unconsciousness or death. the body, follow the manufacturer’s
would normally require the support recommendation to prevent carbon
쐌 If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets monoxide entry into the vehicle.
entering the vehicle, drive with all
should not be left alone either. They windows fully open, and have the 쐌 If a special body, camper or other
could accidentally injure themselves vehicle inspected immediately. equipment is added for recreational
or others through inadvertent opera- or other usage, follow the manufac-
쐌 Do not run the engine in closed
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, turer’s recommendation to prevent
spaces such as a garage.
sunny days, temperatures in a closed carbon monoxide entry into the ve-
vehicle could quickly become high 쐌 Do not park the vehicle with the en- hicle. (Some recreational vehicle ap-
enough to cause severe or possibly gine running for any extended length pliances such as stoves, refrigera-
fatal injuries to people or animals. of time. tors, heaters, etc. may also generate
쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre- carbon monoxide.)
쐌 Keep the lift gate closed while driv-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not ing, otherwise exhaust gases could 쐌 The exhaust system and body should
place cargo higher than the seat- be drawn into the passenger com- be inspected by a qualified mechanic
backs. In a sudden stop or collision, partment. If you must drive with the whenever:
unsecured cargo could cause per- lift gate open, follow these precau-
a. The vehicle is raised for service.
sonal injury. tions:
b. You suspect that exhaust fumes
1. Open all the windows.
are entering into the passenger
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)
2. Set the air recirculation switch compartment.
OFF and the fan control at 4 (high)
WARNING to circulate the air.
c. You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust system.
쐌 If electrical wiring or other cable con-
Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER 쐌 Make sure the area around the vehicle is 1. Apply the parking brake.
SYSTEM (NVIS) clear.
2. Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS) 쐌 Maintenance items should be checked peri- (Neutral). (P preferred.)
will not allow the engine to start without the use odically, for example, each time you check
The starter is designed not to operate if the
of the registered NVIS key. engine oil.
selector lever is in one of the driving posi-
If the engine fails to start using the registered 쐌 Check that all windows and lights are clean. tions.
NVIS key, it may be due to interference caused 쐌 Visually inspect tires for their appearance and 3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
by another NVIS key, an automated toll road condition. Also, check tires for proper infla- accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
device or an automated payment device on the tion. key to START. Release the key when the
key ring. Restart the engine using the following engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
procedures: 쐌 Lock all doors.
run, repeat the above procedure.
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position 쐌 Position seat and adjust head restraints.
쐌 If the engine is very hard to start in extremely
for approximately 5 seconds. 쐌 Adjust inside and outside mirrors. cold weather or when restarting, depress the
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3
쐌 Adjust the pedal position. to the floor) and hold it then crank the engine.
position and wait approximately 10 seconds.
쐌 Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to Release the key and the accelerator pedal
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again. do likewise. when the engine starts.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device 쐌 Check the operation of warning lights when 쐌 If the engine is very hard to start because it is
(which may have caused the interference) the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi- flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the
separate from the registered NVIS key. tion. way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine
for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine,
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank the en-
NISSAN recommends placing the registered
gine with your foot off the accelerator
NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid inter-
pedal by turning the ignition switch to
ference from other devices.
START. Release the key when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CVT (Continuously Variable 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
CAUTION Transmission) shift into a driving range.
2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,
Do not operate the starter for more than Gate type shift then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does The CVT in your vehicle is electronically con-
not start, turn the key off and wait 10 trolled by a transmission control module to pro- WARNING
seconds before cranking again, other- duce maximum power and smooth operation.
wise the starter could be damaged. 쐌 Do not depress the accelerator pedal
Shown on the following pages are the recom-
mended operating procedures for this transmis- while shifting from P (Park) or N
4. Warm-up sion. Follow these procedures for maximum ve- (Neutral) to R (Reverse), or D (Drive)
hicle performance and driving enjoyment. or manual shift mode. Failure to do
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the en- so could cause you to lose control
Starting the vehicle and have an accident.
gine while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in After starting the engine, fully depress the foot 쐌 Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
cold weather. brake pedal before shifting the selector lever to
caution when shifting into a forward
the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), S (Sec-
In cold weather, keep the engine running for or reverse range before the engine
ond) or L (Low) position. Be sure the vehicle is
a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before shutting it has warmed up.
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a fully stopped before attempting to shift the se-
short period of time may make the vehicle lector lever. 쐌 On slippery roads, do not downshift.
more difficult to start. This CVT model is designed so that the This may cause a loss of control.
foot brake pedal must be depressed be- 쐌 Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)
fore shifting from P (Park) to any drive while the vehicle is moving. Failure to
position while the ignition switch is ON. do so could cause you to lose control
The selector lever cannot be moved out of and have an accident.
P (Park) position and into any of the other
shift range if the ignition switch is turned
to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the
key is removed from the switch.
Starting and driving 5-13
WARNING WARNING
쐌 Be sure the parking brake is fully Do not use the cruise control when driv-
released before driving. Failure to do ing under the following conditions:
so can cause brake failure and lead
쐌 When it is not possible to keep the
to an accident.
vehicle at a set speed.
쐌 Do not release the parking brake 쐌 In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies
from outside the vehicle. in speed.
쐌 Do not use the gear shift in place of 쐌 On winding or hilly roads.
the parking brake. When parking, be 쐌 On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
sure the parking brake is fully en- etc.).
SPA2126 gaged. 쐌 In very windy areas.
To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal. 쐌 Do not leave children unattended in a Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
To release: vehicle. They could release the park- control and result in an accident.
ing brake and cause an accident.
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal and the PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
parking brake will be released. CONTROL
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out. 쐌 If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator light
on the meter panel then blinks to warn the
driver.
쐌 If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Starting and driving 5-21
쐌 Move the selector lever to N (Neutral) posi- To resume the preset speed, push and re-
tion. The SET indicator light will go out. lease the RESUME/ACCELERATOR set switch. CAUTION
The vehicle will resume the last set cruising
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH
of the following three methods: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
(40 km/h).
follow these recommendations to ob-
a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When the tain maximum engine performance and
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
ensure the future reliability and
release the SET/COAST switch.
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
b) Push and hold the RESUME/ follow these recommendations may re-
ACCELERATOR set switch. When the ve- sult in shortened engine life and re-
hicle attains the speed you desire, release the duced engine performance.
switch.
c) Push, then quickly release the RESUME/ 쐌 Avoid driving for long periods at constant
ACCELERATOR set switch. Each time you speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
do this, the set speed will increase by about engine over 4,000 rpm.
1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
쐌 Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
쐌 Avoid quick starts.
of the following three methods:
쐌 Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, push the SET/ 쐌 Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
COAST switch and release it. (800 km).
b) Push and hold the SET/COAST switch. Re-
lease the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
c) Push, then quickly release the SET/COAST
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
Starting and driving 5-23
SSD0314A
WARNING
AWD WARNING LIGHT
Do not attempt to test an AWD
The AWD warning light is located in the meter.
equipped vehicle with two wheels on a
The AWD warning light comes on when the two wheel dynamometer and the other
ignition switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon two wheels raised. Doing so may result
after the engine is started.
Starting and driving 5-27
CAUTION
쐌 If the warning light comes on while
driving, AUTO or LOCK mode will be
changed to 2 wheel drive condition.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have
your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer as soon as possible.
쐌 When the warning light comes on,
the 2 wheel condition may be en-
gaged even if the driving mode is in
AUTO or LOCK. Be especially careful
when driving.
쐌 Never drive on dry hard surface roads
in the LOCK mode, as this will over-
load the power-train and may cause a
serious malfunction.
쐌 The power-train may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warning
WARNING
쐌 Safe parking procedures require that
both the parking brake be set and the
transmission placed into P (Park).
Failure to do so could cause the ve-
hicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in an accident.
쐌 Make sure the selector lever has
been pushed as far forward as it can
go and cannot be moved without de-
SD1006MA pressing the button at the end of the
lever.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
WARNING 2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi- 3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into
tion. the street when parked on a sloping drive
쐌 Do not stop or park the vehicle over
way, it is a good practice to turn the wheels
flammable materials such as dry as illustrated.
grass, waste paper or rags. They may
ignite and cause a fire. 쐌 HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: 쎻
1
쐌 Never leave the engine running while Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
the vehicle is unattended.
gently touches the curb.
쐌 Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not use your heater with an un-
grounded electrical system or two-
pronged (cheater) adapters. You can be
injured by an electrical shock if you use
an ungrounded connection.
WARNING
쐌 Make sure the parking brake is se-
curely applied and the selector lever
is shifted into P (Park).
쐌 Never change tires when the vehicle MCE0001A SCE0528
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous. Blocking wheels Getting the spare tire and tools
쐌 Never change tires if oncoming traffic Place suitable blocks at both the front and back Pull up the floor cover and hang the strap 쎻A to
of the wheel 쎻1 diagonally opposite the flat tire upper body 쎻 B as illustrated. Remove the under
is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-
to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is tray 쎻C (if so equipped).
fessional road assistance. jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the ve-
hicle may move and result in personal
injury.
The jack should be used on level firm 쐌 Do not allow passengers to stay in
ground. WARNING the vehicle while it is on the jack.
2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by
turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut 쐌 Never get under the vehicle while it is
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts supported only by the jack. If it is
until the tire is off the ground. necessary to work under the vehicle,
3. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears support it with safety stands.
the ground. To lift the vehicle, securely hold
쐌 Use only the jack provided with your
the jack lever and rod with both hands as
shown above. Remove the wheel nuts, and vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use
then remove the tire. the jack provided with your vehicle
on other vehicles.
The jack is designed for lifting only
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the key
off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying
WARNING
쐌 Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
쐌 Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
쐌 When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any unit is damaged, dollies
In order to maintain the appearance of your Avoid leaving water spots on the paint surface
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. CAUTION by using a damp chamois to dry the vehicle.
In the following cases, please wash your vehicle WAXING
as soon as possible to protect the paint surface. 쐌 Do not use strong household soap,
strong chemical detergents, gasoline Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
쐌 After a rainfall to prevent possible damage helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing
or solvents.
from acid rain is recommended to remove built-up wax residue
쐌 Do not wash the vehicle in direct and to avoid a weathered appearance before
쐌 After driving on coastal roads reapplying wax.
sunlight or while the vehicle body is
쐌 When contaminants such as soot, bird drop- hot, as the surface may become A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on water-spotted. proper product.
the paint surface
쐌 Avoid using tight-napped or rough 쐌 Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
쐌 When dust or mud builds up on the surface cloths, such as washing mitts. Care ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle must be taken when removing wax.
inside a garage or in a covered area. caked-on dirt or other foreign sub- 쐌 Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
stances so the paint surface is not cutting compounds or cleaners that may
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
scratched or damaged. damage the vehicle finish.
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover. Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of clean ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface finish may dull the finish or leave swirl
when putting on or removing the body water.
marks.
cover. Inside flanges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to
WASHING the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and must be regularly cleaned. Make sure that the
plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or a open. Spray water under the body and in the
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water. road salt.
7-2 Appearance and care
쐌 Never use benzine, thinner, or any come excessively worn. to act as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN
similar material. floor mats have been specially designed for your
vehicle model. The driver’s side floor mat has a
쐌 Small dirt particles can be abrasive grommet hole incorporated in it. Simply position
and damaging to leather surfaces the mat by placing the floor mat bracket through
and should be removed promptly. Do the floor mat grommet hole while centering the
not use saddle soap, car waxes, pol- mat in the floorpan contour.
ishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, Periodically check to make certain that the mats
detergents or ammonia-based clean- are properly positioned.
ers as they may damage the natural
Your new NISSAN has been designed to have Performing general maintenance checks require During the normal day-to-day operation of the
minimum maintenance requirements with longer minimal mechanical skill and only a few general vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
service intervals to save you both time and automotive tools. formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
money. However, some day-to-day and regular These checks or inspections can be done by you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
maintenance is essential to maintain your yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a smell, be sure to check for the cause or have a
NISSAN’s good mechanical condition, as well NISSAN dealer. NISSAN dealer check it promptly. In addition,
as its emission and engine performance. you should notify a NISSAN dealer if you think
Where to go for service: that repairs are required.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
scheduled maintenance, as well as general If maintenance service is required or your vehicle When performing any checks or maintenance
maintenance, is performed. appears to malfunction, have the systems work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
checked and tuned by a NISSAN dealer. tions” later in this section.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
and are kept up to date with the latest service
maintenance care. You are a vital link in the
information through technical bulletins, service
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
maintenance chain.
tips, and in-dealership training programs. They Additional information on the following
Scheduled maintenance: are completely qualified to work on NISSAN items with “*” is found later in this section.
For your convenience, both required and op- vehicles before they work on your vehicle,
rather than after they have worked on it. Outside the vehicle
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your “Service and Mainte- You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s The maintenance items listed here should be
nance Guide”. You must refer to that guide to service department performs the best job to performed from time to time, unless otherwise
ensure that necessary maintenance is performed meet the maintenance requirements of your ve- specified.
on a NISSAN at regular intervals. hicle — in a reliable and economic way. Doors and engine hood: Check that all doors
General maintenance: and the engine hood operate smoothly. Also
make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubri-
General maintenance includes those items
cate if necessary. Make sure that the secondary
which should be checked during normal day-to-
latch keeps the hood from opening when the
day operation. They are essential for proper
primary latch is released.
vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre- When driving in areas using road salt or other
scribed. corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
8-2 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1760
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H and L marks
Contact a NISSAN dealer if replacement is 쎻1 . If the oil level is below the L mark 쎻
2 ,
required. remove the oil filler cap and pour recom-
쐌 Major cooling system repairs should be per- mended oil through the opening. Do not
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service overfill 쎻 3 .
procedures can be found in the appropriate 6. Recheck oil level with dipstick.
NISSAN Service Manual.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
쐌 Improper servicing can result in reduced maintenance intervals or during the
heater performance and engine overheating. break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
WARNING
CAUTION
쐌 To avoid being scalded, never change SDI1762
the coolant when the engine is hot.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL Oil level should be checked regularly.
쐌 Never remove the radiator cap when Operating the engine with an insuffi-
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the engine is hot. Serious burns cient amount of oil can damage the
parking brake.
could be caused by high pressure engine, and such damage is not covered
fluid escaping from the radiator. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating by warranty.
temperature.
쐌 Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into the
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
oil pan.
as soon as possible.
4. Remove the dipstick as illustrated and wipe it
쐌 Keep coolant out of reach of children clean. Reinsert it all the way.
and pets.
around the oil filter. Correct as required. Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace-
ment is required.
10. Turn the engine off and wait several min-
utes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary. CAUTION
쐌 Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-2. Do not mix with other fluids.
쐌 Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT transmission, which
is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
SDI1765A
The specified CVT fluid is also described on Check the fluid level in the reservoir tank.
caution labels located in the engine compart-
ment. The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
range (쎻 1 : HOT MAX., 쎻 2 : HOT MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) or
using the COLD range (쎻 3 : COLD MAX., 쎻 4 :
COLD MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86°F
(0 to 30°C).
CAUTION
쐌 Do not overfill.
쐌 Use Genuine NISSAN PSF or equiva-
WARNING
Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may
damage the brake system. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
system and affect the vehicle’s stopping
ability.
SDI1766
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
SDI0141B socket can damage the spark plugs.
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
If your windshield is not clear after using the 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters position and the windshield wiper switch ON.
when running, wax or other material may be on Turn the ignition switch OFF when the wiper
the blade or windshield. is in the fully up position. The wiper will stop
as illustrated.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your wind- The wiper should be in the fully up position
shield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing to avoid scratching the engine hood or
with clear water. wiper arm.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked 2. Pull the wiper arm up.
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then Hold the wiper arm to avoid hitting the
8-18 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1391C DI1020MQ
If any electrical equipment does not operate and 3. Pinch the fuse perpendicularly with the fuse
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible CAUTION puller 쎻
A and pull it out.
links. If any of these fusible links are melted, 4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse
replace only with genuine NISSAN parts. Never use a fuse of a higher or lower 쎻B .
amperage rating than that specified on 5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
the fuse box cover. This could damage system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
the electrical system or cause a fire. dealer.
Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or pliance could void the user’s authority to
equivalent operate the equipment. This device com-
plies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
Make sure that the ⊕ side faces the RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
bottom case. subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interfer-
3. Close the lid securely.
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
4. Push the keyfob button two or three times to interference received, including interfer-
check its operation. ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance
for replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.
쐌 Be careful not to touch a circuit board
and a battery terminal.
쐌 An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
쐌 The keyfob is water-resistant; however,
SPA1374 if it does get wet, immediately wipe
completely dry.
KEYFOB 쐌 When changing batteries, do not let
Replace the battery as follows: dust or oil get on the keyfob.
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool. FCC Notice:
2. Replace the battery with a new one. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
8-24 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1960
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) (if so equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS). It monitors tire pres-
sure of all tires except the spare. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. If
equipped, the system also displays pressure of
all tires (except the spare tire) on the display
screen by sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel.
SDI1930 SDI1500B The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
Map light Luggage light driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). Also,
this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).
For more details, refer to “Low tire pressure
warning light” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section, “Tire pressure information” in the
“4. Display screen, heater, air conditioner and
audio systems” section, “Tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section, and “Flat tire” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.
SDI1499A SDI1506B
Ceiling light Vanity mirror light
8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1948
쎻
3 Original (tire) size: The size of the tires are cold. Tires are considered
tires originally installed on the vehicle COLD after the vehicle has been
at the factory. parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
쎻
4 Cold tire (inflation) pressure: Inflate
the tires to this pressure when the speeds. The recommended cold tire
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-33
then look on the other sidewall of the Indicates whether the tire requires an
tire. inner tube (“tube type”) or not
(“tubeless”).
쎻
3 Tire ply composition and material
SDI1607 The number of layers or plies of 쎻
7 The word “radial”
EXAMPLE The word “radial” is shown if the tire
쎻
2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
has radial structure.
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX manufacturers also must indicate the
XXXX) materials in the tire, which include 쎻
8 Manufacturer or brand name
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. Manufacturer or brand name is
1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart- shown.
ment Of Transportation”. The 쎻
4 Maximum permissible inflation pres-
symbol can be placed above, sure Other tire-related terminology:
below or to the left or right of the This number is the greatest amount
In addition to the many terms that are
Tire Identification Number. of air pressure that should be put in
defined throughout this section, Intended
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s identi- Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that
permissible inflation pressure.
fication mark contains a whitewall, bears white letter-
쎻
5 Maximum load rating ing or bears manufacturer, brand and/or
3. Two-digit code: Tire size This number indicates the maximum model name molding that is higher or
8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
WARNING
쐌 After rotating the tires, check
SDI1662 and adjust the tire pressure.
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES 쐌 Retighten the wheel nuts when
Tire rotation the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
NISSAN recommends rotating the tires cases of a flat tire, etc.).
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
쐌 Do not include the spare tire in
See “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of the tire rotation.
emergency” section of this manual for tire
쐌 For additional information re-
replacing procedures.
garding tires, refer to “Impor-
As soon as possible, tighten the tant Tire Safety Information”
wheel nuts to the specified torque (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
with a torque wrench. tion” (Canada) in the Warranty
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants................ 9-2 Installing front license plate .............................................. 9-13
Fuel recommendation...................................................... 9-3 Vehicle loading information............................................... 9-14
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation.................... 9-5 Terms ................................................................................ 9-14
Recommended SAE viscosity number ....................... 9-6 Vehicle load capacity.................................................... 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant Loading tips .................................................................... 9-16
recommendations............................................................. 9-6 Payload weight capacity .............................................. 9-17
Specifications.......................................................................... 9-8 Measurement of weights ............................................. 9-17
Engine ................................................................................. 9-8 Towing a trailer .................................................................... 9-18
Wheels and tires .............................................................. 9-9 Maximum load limits...................................................... 9-18
Dimensions and weights ................................................ 9-9 Towing load/specification chart................................. 9-20
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another Towing safety.................................................................. 9-20
country.................................................................................... 9-10 Flat towing....................................................................... 9-23
Vehicle identification........................................................... 9-10 Uniform tire quality grading............................................... 9-24
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ................ 9-10 Emission control system warranty................................... 9-25
Vehicle identification number (Chassis number)... 9-10 Reporting safety defects (US only) ................................ 9-25
Engine serial number .................................................... 9-11 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ....................................... 9-11 (US only)................................................................................ 9-26
Emission control information label ............................ 9-11 Event data recorders ......................................................... 9-27
Tire and loading information label ............................. 9-12 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information ... 9-27
Air conditioner specification label ............................. 9-12 In the event of a collision ............................................ 9-28
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 (cm3) 213.45 (3,498)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6* TI1009-A
Idle speed rpm The spark ignition system of this vehicle
See the emission control label on the
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
underside of the hood.
meets all requirements of the Canadian
CO percentage at idle speed [No air] % Interference-Causing Equipment Regula-
Standard PLFR5A-11
tions.
Spark plug
Service option PLFR4A-11 (Hot), PLFR6A-11 (Cold)
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
STI0459
STI0445
10-8
FUEL RECOMMENDATION: For additional information, see “Capacities and the “5. Starting and driving” section of this
recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Techni- Owner’s Manual.
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc- cal and consumer information” section.
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
91).
쐌 API Certification Mark
For improved vehicle performance,
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded 쐌 API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II
premium gasoline with an octane rating of or API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving
at least 91 AKI number (Research octane 쐌 ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III
number 96).
쐌 SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all
CAUTION ambient temperatures. SAE 10W-30,
10W-40 viscosity oil may be used for ambi-
ent temperatures above 0°F (−18°C).
쐌 Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
control system, and may also affect lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer
the warranty coverage. information” section for engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.
쐌 Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
will damage the three-way catalyst. See Tire and Loading Information label affixed to
쐌 Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. the inside of the driver side center pillar.
Your vehicle is not designed to run NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can
PROCEDURES
damage the fuel system components
and is not covered by the NISSAN
RECOMMENDATION:
vehicle limited warranty. During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of ve-
hicle use, follow the recommendations outlined
in the “Break-in schedule” Information found in
STI0344