Nissan 2009 Pathfinder User Manual

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and str

1. Roof rack (P. 2-47)2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)3. Glass hatch (P. 3-23)4. Rear window wiper and washer(P.2-27)5. NISSAN Intelligent Key ™(if so equ

● any request switch (Intelligent Key mod-els).● the keyfob or Intelligent Key.Keyfob and Intelligent Key operation:● Push thebutton. All doors lock.T

If the engine fails to start using a registered key(for example, when interference is caused byanother registered key, an automated toll roaddevice or

SWITCH OPERATIONThe windshield wiper and washer operates whenthe ignition switch is placed in the ON position.Push the lever down to operate the wiper

The rear window wiper and washer operate whenthe ignition switch is placed in the ON position.Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF positionto operat

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCHLightings1When turning the switch to the posi-tion, the front parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights come on.

Autolight system (if so equipped)The autolight system allows the headlights to beset so they turn on and off automatically. Theautolight system can:●

Be sure you do not put anything on top ofthe autolight sensors1located on the topside of the instrument panel. The autolightsensor controls the autoli

ning lights will remain on until the ignition switchis placed in the OFF position.WARNINGWhen the daytime running light system isactive, tail lights o

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switchto theposition, then turn the fog lightswitch to theposition.To t

To sound the horn, push the area between thehorn icons on the steering wheel.WARNINGDo not disassemble the horn. Doing socould affect proper operation

1. DVD entertainment system(if so equipped) (P. 4-89)2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)3. Map lights (P. 2-54)4. Sun visors (P. 3-26)5. HomeLinkT

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (ifso equipped).1. Start the engine.2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, asdesired, depending o

WARNING● Never rely solely on the hill descentcontrol system to control vehicle speedwhen driving on steep downhill grades.Always drive carefully when

The power outlets are for powering electricalaccessories such as cellular telephones.The bottom power outlet located on instrumentpanel and the power

● Push the plug in as far as it will go. Ifgood contact is not made, the plug mayoverheat or the internal temperaturefuse may open.● When not in use,

STORAGE BINSRight-hand side 3rd row trayWIC0830Front row binWIC12702-38 Instruments and controlsZ REVIEW COPY—2009 Pathfinder (pat)Owners Manual—USA_E

2ND ROW UNDER-SEAT STORAGEBINTo access the under-seat storage bins:s1Tip up the 2nd row bench seat. Refer to “Tipup for easy entry to the 3rd row” in

GLOVE BOXTo open the top portion of the glove box, push thelatchsAup and raise the lid.To open the lower portion of the glove box, pullthe handlesBdow

MAP POCKETS SEAT POCKETSA pocket is located on the back of the driver’sseat.CUP HOLDERSThe front cup holders have adapters that can beremoved to accom

CAUTION● Avoid abrupt starting and braking whenthe cup holder is being used to preventspilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, itcan scald you or you

CAUTION● Do not use bottle holder for any otherobjects that could be thrown about inthe vehicle and possibly injure peopleduring sudden braking or an

1. Ventilators (P. 4-37)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)

WARNING● Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. Do not place cargo higher thanthe seatbacks. In a s

CARGO NETSWARNING● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-vent it from sliding or shifting. Do notplace cargo higher than the seatbacks.In a sudden sto

To install a luggage side net, attach the net to theretainers. To remove, detach the net from theretainers.The lift gate net is not removable.WARNING●

ROOF RACKWARNING● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle isloaded at or near the cargo carryingcapacity, especially if the significantportion of that

Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roofrack. Do not load more than 200 pounds (91 kg).Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed theGross V

1. Window lock button2. Power door lock switch3. Front passenger’s side automaticswitch4. Right rear passenger window switch5. Left rear passenger win

Rear power window switchThe rear power window switches open or closeonly the corresponding windows. To open thewindow, push the switch and hold it dow

AUTOMATIC MOONROOFThe moonroof will only operate when the ignitionswitch is placed in the ON position. The auto-matic moonroof is operational for abou

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

When the switch is in the ON positions2, theinterior lights will stay on for about 30 secondswhen:● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key,or the

16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-34)17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)(P. 5-22)18. Storage19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1

To turn the map lights on, press the switches. Toturn them off, press the switches again.CAUTIONDo not use for extended periods of timewith the engine

WARNING● Do not use the HomeLinkT UniversalTransceiver with any garage dooropener that lacks safety stop and re-verse features as required by federals

grammed device, press and hold the pro-grammed HomeLinkT button — releasingwhen the device begins to activate.5. If the indicator light on the HomeLin

● position the hand-held transmitter1-3inches (26 - 76 mm) away from theHomeLinkT surface. Hold the transmitter inthat position for up to 15 seconds.

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys...3-2NISSAN Intelligent key™ (if so equipped)...3-2NISSAN ve

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-der chip and chrome NISSAN brandsymbol on one side2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip3. Key number pla

Never leave these keys in the vehicle.As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registeredand used with one vehicle. The new keys must beregistered by a NI

The master key can be used for all the locks.The valet key cannot be used for the glove boxlock.To protect your belongings when you leave a keywith so

Opening and closing windowsThe driver’s door key operation allows you toopen and close windows equipped with auto-matic operation at the same time.● T

VQ40DE engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-24)4. Engine oil filler cap (P

Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver’s orfront passenger’s side) is moved to the lockposition with the key in the ignition and an

WARNING● Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-t

switch. Pay special attention that the vehicle bat-tery is not completely discharged.As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registeredand used with one

OPERATING RANGEThe Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range from the request switchs1

● Do not pull the door handle before pushingthe door handle request switch. The doorwill be unlocked but will not open. Releasethe door handle once an

NOTE:● Doors lock with the door handle requestswitch while the ignition switch is not in theLOCK position.● Doors do not lock by pushing the doorhandl

● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-side the glove box or a storage bin.● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-side the door pockets.● When the I

The interior light can be turned off without waitingfor 30 seconds by performing one of the follow-ing operations:● Placing the ignition switch in the

CAUTIONAfter locking the doors using the Intelli-gent Key, be sure that the doors have beensecurely locked by operating the doorhandles.Unlocking door

Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,you may activate the panic alarm to call attentionby pushing and holding thebutt

VK56DE engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)4. Engine oil filler cap (P

The hazard warning lights will flash once and thehorn will sound once to confirm that the hornbeep feature has been reactivated.Deactivating the horn

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEVerify the location of all Intelligent Keys that areprogrammed for the vehicle. If another IntelligentKey is in range or inside t

WARNINGRadio waves could adversely affect elec-tric medical equipment. Those who use apacemaker should contact the electricmedical equipment manufactu

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESSENTRY SYSTEMLocking doors1. Close all windows.2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.3. Close the hood and all doors.4. P

Push the button on the keyfob again within5 seconds.● All doors unlock.● The hazard warning lights flash once if alldoors are completely closed.The in

Silencing the horn beep featureIf desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-vated using the keyfob.NOTE:If you change the horn beep and lamp flashf

WARNING● Make sure the hood is completelyclosed and latched before driving. Fail-ure to do so could cause the hood to flyopen and result in an acciden

To open, pull up on the smaller outside handle torelease the glass hatch, then pull up on the glasshatch. To close, lower and push the glass hatchdown

FUEL-FILLER CAPThe fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn thecap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turnthe cap clockwise until ratcheting cl

CAUTION● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,flush it away with water to avoid paintdamage.● Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into thefuel-fille

WarninglightName PageorAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light2-14Automatic transmis-sion check warninglight (if so equipped)2-14Automatic transm

CAUTIONDo not adjust the pedal position with yourfoot on the pedal.s1To block glare from the front, swing down themain sun visor.s2To block glare from

VANITY MIRRORSTo access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visordown and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanitymirrors are illuminated and turn on when

Type AWith the ignition switch in the ON position, pressthebutton as described:● To turn off the anti-glare feature, pushthebutton. The indicator ligh

For information on HomeLinkT Universal Trans-ceiver operation, see “HomeLinkT UniversalTransceiver” in the “Instrument and controls” sec-tion of this

Foldable outside mirrorsPull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.The automatic drive positioner system has twofeatures:● Memory storage func

mation, see “Seats” in the “Safety—Seats,seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-tem” section and “Pedal position adjust-ment” and “Outside mirrors”

The driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals,and outside mirrors will move to the memorizedposition with the indicator light blinking, and thenthe

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voicerecognition systemsControl panel buttons — color screen withoutNavigation System (if so equipped) ...

Audio operation precautions ...4-50FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player(if so equipped) ...4-55FM/AM

Ending a call ...4-128Phone setting...4-128Call volume ...4-

IndicatorlightName PageHigh beam indicatorlight (Blue)2-20Hill descent controlsystem on indicatorlight (if so equipped)2-35Malfunction indica-tor lamp

WARNING● Positioning of the heating or air condi-tioning controls and display controlsshould not be done while driving in or-der that full attention m

CAUTION● The glass screen on the liquid crystaldisplay may break if it is hit with a hardor sharp object. If the glass breaks, donot touch the liquid

If you press the BACK buttons4during setup,the setup will be canceled and/or the display willreturn to the previous screen.● Finish setup.In some scre

HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTONPress the INFO button. The display screenshows vehicle information for your convenience.The information shown on the screen

Fuel economy recordPress the INFO button, then select the “FuelEconomy” key, then select the “View” key usingthe NISSAN controller and press the ENTER

Trip computerPress the INFO button, then select the “TripComputer” key using the NISSAN controller andpress the ENTER button.The trip computer will di

Changing the maintenance intervalSelect one of the “Reminder (1 – 4)” keys usingthe NISSAN controller and press the ENTERbutton to display the screen

● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-sition the next time the vehicle will be driven.To return to the previous display after the MAIN-TENANCE

Display settingsSelect the “Display” key and press the ENTERbutton. The Display settings screen will appear.Brightness/contrast:Select the “Brightness

To turn the screen on:● Press the SETTING button and select the“Display” key and then select the “DisplayON”key. Then set the screen to on by press-in

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Daylight Savings Time:When this item is enabled (indicator light illumi-nated), daylight savings time is on. To turn off thedaylight savings time, tou

Clock Adjust:Adjust the time by manually inputting the correcttime.● 0–9:Select to change the number in the display.● Modify:Select to change the numb

Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on orturn off the illumination of the interior lights whenany door is unlocked.Speed Sensing Wiper Interval

Language / UnitsUse the NISSAN controller to select the “Lan-guage / Units” key and press the ENTER button.Select which setting you want to change usi

OFF BUTTONTo change the display brightness, presstheOFF button. Pressing the button againwill change the display to the dayor thenightdisplay. Then, a

9. BACK (previous) button (P. 4-19)10. ROUTE button*11. ZOOM IN button*12. MAP button*13. ZOOM OUT button**For Navigation system control buttons, refe

● Do not splash any liquid such as wateror car fragrance on the display. Contactwith liquid will cause the system tomalfunction.To help ensure safe dr

Inputting characters:Touch the letter or number keys1.There are some options available when inputtingcharacters.● Uppercase:Shows uppercase characters

2. Menu Selections:Shows the options to choose within thatmenu screen (for example, Auto Interior Illu-mination, etc.).3. UP/DOWN Movement Indicator:S

Fuel economyPress the INFO button, then select the “FuelEconomy” key using the NISSAN controller andpress the ENTER button to display Average FuelEcon

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint systemSeats ...1-2Front manual seat adjustment(if so equ

Tire pressure informationTo display tire pressure information, press theINFO button, then select the “Tire Pressure” keyusing the NISSAN controller an

Resetting the trip computerEach item in the trip computer can be reset to 0.Select the “Reset” key on the item that needs tobe reset using the NISSAN

Resetting the maintenance intervalTo reset the reminder schedule (distance) to 0 mi(km), select the “Reset Distance” key using theNISSAN controller an

Other itemsPress the INFO button and select the “Others”key using the NISSAN controller and press theENTER button to view information on the naviga-ti

Display settingsSelect the “Display” key and press the ENTERbutton. The Display settings screen will appear.Brightness/contrast:Select the “Brightness

To turn the screen on:● Press the SETTING button and select the“Display” key and then select the “DisplayON”key. Then set the screen to on by press-in

Time Zone:Select the “Time Zone” key; the Time Zonescreen will appear.Select one of the following zones, depending onthe current location, by selectin

Auto Interior Illumination: Select to turn on orturn off the illumination of the interior lights whenany door is unlocked.Auto Headlights Sensitivity:

Select to turn off all sounds made when a doorhandle request switch is pushed, by selecting the“OFF” key.Intelligent Key Unlock Reply: Select tochange

Select Language:Select the “English” key or the “Français” key tochange the language shown on the display.If you select the “Français” key, French lan

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified.Modification could affect itsperformance, safety or durability, andmay even violate go

WARNING● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an acc

Beep settingWith this option on (indicator light illuminated), abeep will sound if any control panel button ispressed.Phone settingsFor phone settings

● When washing the vehicle with high-pressure water, be sure not to spray itaround the camera. Otherwise, watermay enter the camera unit causing wa-te

OPERATING TIPS● When the shift selector is shifted to R (Re-verse), the monitor screen automaticallychanges to the RearView Monitor mode.However, the

Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas-senger side windowss1, driver and passengerfronts2, centers3, rear passenger compartments4, and rear

WARNING● The air conditioner cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running.● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require th

— Air flows mainly from defrosteroutlets.Temperature control dialThe temperature control dial allows you to adjustthe temperature of the outlet air. T

● To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and thetemperature control lever to the full HOTposition.● When the p

CoolingThis mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.1. Push thebutton to the off position.2. Turn the air flow control dial to theposition.3. Turn

AIR FLOW CHARTSThe following charts show the button and dialpositions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK heating,cooling or defrosting. For additional informationo

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Forward and backwardPull the lever up and hold it while you slide theseat forward or backward to the desired position.Release the lever to lock the se

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1. Driver temperature control dial/AUTObutton2. A/C ON/OFF button3. Fan speed control (increase)4. Front window defroster button5. MODE button6. Passe

● The temperature of the passenger compart-ment will be maintained automatically. Airflow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/offare also controlled au

The sunload sensors1, located on the top centerof the instrument panel, helps the system main-tain a constant temperature. Do not put anythingon or ar

1. Rear fan speed control dial2. Rear temperature control dialCONTROLSFan control dialThe fan control dial turns the rear vent fan on andoff and contr

Reception conditions will constantly change be-cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,signal distance and interference from other ve-hicles can

AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONSCompact disc (CD) playerCAUTION● Do not force a compact disc into the CDinsert slot. This could damage the CDand/or CD chan

CHECK DISC:● Confirm that the CD is inserted cor-rectly (the label side is facing up,etc.).● Confirm that the CD is not bent orwarped and it is free o

* WindowsT and Windows MediaT are regis-tered trademarks and trademarks of the Mi-crosoft Corporation in the United States ofAmerica and/or other coun

Specification chart:Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CFSupported file systemsCD, CD-R, CD-RW:ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet

FRONT POWER SEATADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)Operating tips● The power seat motor has an auto-resetoverload protection circuit. If the motorstops during

Troubleshooting guide:Symptom Cause and CountermeasureCannot playCheck if the CD/CF was inserted correctly.Check if the CD/CF is scratched or dirty.Ch

1. PRESET A·B·C button2.CD eject button3. MENU button4. CD insert slot5. CD button6. FM·AM button7. TUNE buttons8. RPT button9. PWR button/VOL control

Bass and Treble to the desired level. You can alsouse the SEEK button to adjust Fade and Balancemodes. Fade adjusts the sound level between thefront a

TUNE buttons:Manual tuningPress the TUNEor button for lessthan 0.5 seconds for manual tuning.To move quickly through the channels, press andhold eithe

SEEK (Scan CDs) button:Press and hold the SEEKbutton for morethan 1.5 seconds to scan through the first 10seconds of a track on the compact disc. TheS

1. RADIO AM·FM button*2. PRESET A·B·C button3. RPT button4.speaker control button5. RDM button6. PAUSE·MUTE button7. REAR CTRL button8. SCAN button9.

*When the RADIO AM·FM button ispressed, the satellite radio mode will beskipped unless an optional satellite re-ceiver and antenna are installed and a

For information on how to use the NISSAN con-troller, see “How to use the NISSAN controller”earlier in this section.Precision phased audio (if so equi

CD/MP3 display modeWhile listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CDcertain text might be able to be displayed (whenCD encoded with text is being used).Dependi

The FM stereo indicator ST will illuminate duringFM stereo reception. When the stereo broadcastsignal is weak, the radio will automatically changefrom

Seat lifter (driver’s seat)Push the front or rear end of the switch up ordown to adjust the angle and height of the seatcushion.Lumbar support (driver

button:To insert a CD in the CD changer, pressthebutton for less than 1.5 seconds. Se-lect the loading slot by pressing the CD insertselect button (1

1 TRK RPT: The track that is currently playing willbe repeated1 FOLDER RPT: The folder that is currently beingaccessed will be repeated.RDM button:Whe

AUX jackThe AUX jacks1is located below the air condi-tioner controls. The AUX audio input jack acceptsany standard analog audio input, such as from ap

1. PRESET A·B·C button2. DISC/AUX button3.speaker control button4. REAR CTRL button5. SCAN·RPT button6. TRACK button7. SEEK/CAT button8. TUNE/FLDR and

*When the AM·FM/SAT button ispressed, the satellite radio mode will beskipped unless an optional satellite re-ceiver and antenna are installed and anX

Precision phased audio (if so equipped):To turn on or off the precision phased audio,press the SETTING button. Then touch the “Au-dio” key; the audio

CD/MP3 display modeWhile listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CDcertain text might be able to be displayed (whenCD encoded with text is being used).Dependi

TUNE/FLDR (Tuning) knob:To manually tune the radio, turn the TUNE/FLDRknob to the right or left.SEEK/CAT and TRACKtuning buttons:Press the SEEK/CATbut

SEEK/CAT and TRACKbuttons:When the SEEK/CATbutton is pressedwhile a compact disc is playing, the track beingplayed returns to its beginning. Press sev

(SPEAKER CONTROL) button:Press thebutton to turn the rear speakersoff and the headphones on. Press this buttonagain to turn rear seat speakers back on

section). Also, the seatback can be reclined toallow occupants to rest when the vehicle isstopped and the transmission is in P (Park).WARNING● After a

DISC/AUX button:When the DISC/AUX button is pressed with thesystem off and the CF card inserted, the systemwill turn on. If another audio source is pl

SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons:Press the SEEK/CAT button or theTRACK button while the CF card is being played,the next track or the beginning of the curre

● Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) speci-fication in CD-Extras.● First session of multisession disc.Extreme temperature conditions [below 24°F(220°C

If the title information of the track being recordedis stored either in the hard-disk drive or in the CD,the title is automatically displayed on the s

● Give voice commands.For information, see “NISSAN Voice Recog-nition system (if so equipped)” later in thissection.Stopping playback:The system stops

● Play by DatePlays tracks in each album. The albums aresorted in order of the date when they werestored in the system.● Play by MoodPlays music from

● Search Song DetailsSet the conditions and touch the “StartSong Search” key to search for a desiredsong that is stored in the system. The con-ditions

Music Box text display:While listening to a track in the Music Box audiosystem you can view certain text. Touch the “Text”key to display the following

1. Touch the “Menu” key and then the “MusicBox System Info.” key on the screen.2. Touch the “Deleted Items” key and then the“Play Sample” key.Music Bo

● Title Text Priority:Set the priority to CDDB (Compact DiscData Base) to acquire track information fromthe GracenoteT Database or set to CDTEXT to ac

HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower,push and hold the lock knob and push the headrestraint down.The head restra

web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy forthe Gracenote MusicID Service.The Gracenote Software and each item ofGracenote Data are licensed to you “

● Do not use a conventional record cleaner oralcohol intended for industrial use.● A new disc may be rough on the inner andouter edges. Remove the rou

1. Volume control switch2. MODE select switch3. POWER on/off switch4. Tuning switch1. Volume control switch2. Phone operation switch3. POWER on and MO

Volume control switchPush the volume control switch up or down toincrease or decrease the volume.TuningMemory change (radio):While in one of the prese

Press the button on the front radio controlpanel; the headphones symbol and the message“Headphones ON” illuminates on the front dis-play when the head

CAUTION● Do not place metalized film near therear driver or passenger side windowglass or attach any metal parts to it. Thismay cause poor reception o

Movies will not be shown on the front displaywhile the vehicle is in any drive position to reducedriver distraction. Audio is available when a movieis

1. POWER button2. STOP button3. NEXT TRACK/CHAPTER and PREVI-OUS TRACK/CHAPTER button4. TITLE button5. ENTER button6. DISPLAY button7. MODE button8. S

CAUTION● The glass screen on the liquid crystaldisplay may break if hit with a hard orsharp object. If the glass breaks, do nottouch the liquid crysta

BEFORE OPERATING THE DVDMOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMPrecautionsStart the engine when using the DVD entertain-ment system.WARNINGThe driver must not att

● Do not attach anything to the head re-straint stalks. Doing so could impairActive Head Restraint function.The Active Head Restraint moves forward ut

Display settingsFront display:To adjust the front display mode, press the SET-TING button while the DVD is being played,select the “Display”key with t

Pressing the button on the front controlsturns the rear speakers on or off and enables ordisables the wireless headphones .It is possible to operate t

SKIP (rewind) key:Touch the “”SKIP key to skip the chapter(s)of the disc backward. The chapters will go backthe number of times the “” SKIP key istouc

Switch to DVD-AUX:Switch the output source from the DVD drive toanother device connected to the auxiliary inputjacks located on the DVD player.For mor

DRC:DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) allows youto tune the dynamic range of the sound recordedin the DolbyT Digital format. Touch the “–” key orthe “+”

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONFor all operation precautions, see “Before oper-ating the DVD Mobile Entertainment System”earlier in this section.The DVD syst

If the STOP button is pressed again when theplayer is already in Stop mode, it will reinitializethe pointer to the beginning of the disc. In effect,it

The chapter/title/track number will be automati-cally selected (if valid, based on media content) if3 seconds expire without any keypad inputs.The ope

● A new disc may be rough on its innerand outer edges. Remove the roughedges using the side of a pen or pencilas illustrated.● Never attempt to use a

5. If the disc cannot be ejected see yourNISSAN dealer for further assistance.6. Re-program the radio presets.Remote control and headphonesbattery rep

● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-vent it from sliding or shifting. Do notplace cargo higher than the seatbacks.In a sudden stop or collision, u

● When changing batteries, do not let dust oroil get on the remote control and head-phones.FCC Notice:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved

WARNING● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so f

module when the ignition switch is placed in theON position with the paired cellular phone turnedon and carried in the vehicle.You can register up to

BLUETOOTHt is atrademark owned byBluetooth SIG, Inc.,U.S.A. and licensed toVisteon.USING THE SYSTEMThe NISSAN Voice Recognition system allowshands-fre

● To speed the operation you can say multiplecommands. For example, press thebutton then say “Phonebook, New entry”rather than “Phonebook.” Wait for t

CONTROL BUTTONSThe control buttons for the BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone System are located on the steeringwheel.PHONE/SENDPress thebutton to initiate a

Pairing procedureNOTE:The pairing procedure must be performedwhen the vehicle is stationary. If the vehiclestarts moving during the procedure, theproc

3-digit prefix and the last 4-digits. For ex-ample, 555-121-3354 can be said as “fivefive five” as the 1st group, then “one twoone” as the 2nd group,

See “Phone book” later in this section to learnhow to store entries.When prompted by the system, say the name ofthe phone book entry you wish to call.

NOTE:If a call is ended or the cellular phonenetwork connection is lost while the Mutefeature is on, the Mute feature will be resetto “off” for the ne

WARNING● If you fold the front passenger’s seat-back flat forward to carry longer ob-jects, be sure this cargo is properly se-cured and not near an ai

“Edit”sBUse the Edit command to alter an existing phonebook entry or to add a 2nd, 3rd or 4th phonenumber to an existing entry.When prompted by the sy

“Record”sAThe system announces “Recording” and a tonesounds, signaling you to begin.Speak the information you wish to record clearly.When you are done

“Select phone”sCUse the Select Phone command to select aphone of lesser priority when two or more phonespaired with BluetoothT Hands-Free Phone Sys-te

SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODESpeaker Adaptation allows up to two out-of-dialect users to train the system to improve rec-ognition accuracy. By repeatin

● No● select ring tone● dial eight five six nine two● Bluetooth on● setup change priority● call three one nine oh two● nine seven pause pause three oh

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, try the following solu

WARNING● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so f

module when the ignition switch is turned to theON position with the paired cellular phone turnedon and carried in the vehicle.You can register up to

REGULATORY INFORMATIONFCC Regulatory information– CAUTION: To maintain compliance withFCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only thesupplied antenna. Unau

NOTE:If a phone is already paired with the sys-tem, Step 1 will not work. To pair anotherphone, press the SETTING button, then se-lect the “Phone” key

s3There is a carpet panel flap on the back ofeach seat that can be folded toward theback of the vehicle.s4The carpet panel flap provides a level cargo

PHONEBOOKUp to 40 phone numbers can be stored in thephonebook.1. Press the SETTING button, then select the“Phone” key and press the ENTER button.2. Se

There are different methods to input a phonenumber. Select one of the following options forStep 4 above.Enter Data by Keypad:Input the name and phone

4. After the call is over, perform one of thefollowing to finish the call:a. Select the “Hang up” key on the Call inProgress screen and press the ENTE

Answer:Accept an incoming call to talk.On Hold:Put an incoming call on hold.Reject Call:Reject an incoming call.To finish the call, follow one of the

ENDING A CALLTo finish the call, perform one of the followingprocedures:● Select the “Hang up” key on the Call inProgress display and press the ENTER

● Download All:Download all of the contacts registered inthe BluetoothT cellular phone. Availability ofthis function depends on each cellularphone. Th

● Priority ChangeIf multiple phones are registered to the sys-tem, you can change the priority of thephones on the shown list. The system showsthe pri

You can also adjust the volume of an incomingvoice during a call by pushing the volume controlswitch on the steering wheel or by turning thevolume con

Displaying user guideIf you use the NISSAN Voice Recognition systemfor the first time or you do not know how tooperate it, you can display the User Gu

Getting startedBefore using the Voice Recognition system forthe first time, you can confirm how to use com-mands by viewing the Getting Started sectio

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNINGWARNINGEngine exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components containor emit chemicals known to the S

To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position,use the pull straps to raise each seatback. Pullback until the seatbacks latch into position.Make su

USING THE SYSTEMInitializationWhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition, NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized,which takes a few seconds.

Operating tips● Say a command after the tone. Voice com-mands cannot be accepted when the iconis.●Commands that are available are alwaysshown on the d

Standard Mode command listCategory Command:COMMAND ACTIONPhone Displays Phone function commands.Navigation Displays Navigation function commands.Infor

Vehicle Information Command: (if so equipped)COMMAND ACTIONTraffic Info. Turns the traffic information system on and off.Fuel Economy Displays Fuel Ec

Voice command examplesSome basic voice command examples are de-scribed here.For navigation system commands, see the sepa-rate Navigation System Owner’

4. Say “Dial Number”. 5. Say “800”. 6. The system announces, “Please say the nextthree digits or dial, or say change number.”7. Say “662”.LSU0018 LSU0

8. The system announces, “Please say the lastfour digits” or say change number.9. Say “6200”.10. The system announces, “Dial or ChangeNumber?”11. Say

Example 2 — Placing an international callto the phone number 011-81-111-222-3333:1. Press theswitch located on thesteering wheel.2. The system announc

5. Say “011811112223333”. 6. Say “Dial”.7. The system makes a call to 011-81-111-222-3333.NOTE:Any digit input format is available in theInternational

Activating Alternate Command Mode1. Press the SETTING button on the instru-ment panel.2. Highlight the “Others”key on the display andthen press the EN

WARNING● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat

Only manual controls such as the touch screencan navigate the command list menu.As an alternative to the voice command “Help”,you may access the comma

5. Highlight a category using the NISSAN con-troller and press the ENTER button. Thecommand list for the category selected isshown.6. If necessary, sc

Alternate Command Mode command listNavigation Command:COMMAND ACTIONHome Sets a route to your home that is stored in the Address Book.Address Book Dis

COMMAND ACTIONZoom In Changes the map scale to a smaller number.Zoom Out Changes the map scale to a larger number.Landmark Icons Shows or hides the po

Audio Command:COMMAND ACTIONRadio Turns the radio on, selecting the station and band last played.Radio AM Turns to the AM band, selecting the station

Displaying user guideYou can confirm how to use voice commands byaccessing a simplified User Guide, which con-tains basic instructions and tutorials f

Tutorial for making a phone call by voicecommand operation.● Help on SpeakingDisplays useful tips for how to correctlyspeak commands in order for them

2. A list of commands appears on the screen,and the system announces, “Please say acommand from the displayed list or say Helpto show all commands.”3.

– “One eight hundred six six two six twozero zero”Improving Recognition of Phone numbers:You can improve the recognition of phone num-bers by saying t

4. Select the user whose voice is to be memo-rized by the system and press the ENTERbutton.5. Select a category to be learned by the sys-tem from the

WARNING● Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across your chest.Never put the belt behind your back,under your arm or across your neck

Speaker Adaptation function settingsEdit Name:Edit the user name using the keypad displayed onthe screen.Store Result:When this item is turned to ON,

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, follow the solutions g

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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving...5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...5-2Three-way catalyst...

WARNING● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistanceof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould also not be left alone. T

THREE-WAY CATALYSTThe three-way catalyst is an emission controldevice installed in the exhaust system. Exhaustgases in the three-way catalyst are burn

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-function exists. When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be able to detector

● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheelis replaced, tire pressure will not beindicated, the TPMS will not functionand the low tire pressure warning

AVOIDING COLLISION ANDROLLOVERWARNINGFailure to operate this vehicle in a safeand prudent manner may result in loss ofcontrol or an accident.Be alert

WARNINGThe following actions can increase thechance of losing control of the vehicle ifthere is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.Losing control of t

CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained.In addition to the general information in thismanual, child

● Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.If you drive up them, you may stall. Ifyou drive down them, you may not beable to control your speed. If yo

● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equippedvehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer(such as the dynamometers used bysome states for emissions testing), orsimilar

NISSSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ (if soequipped)The ignition lock is designed so that the ignitionswitch cannot be turned to LOCK until the shiftselector is m

The ignition switch cannot be turned back to theLOCK position unless the shift selector is in the P(Park) position. (It can be turned only to thesBpos

The shift selector can be moved if the igni-tion switch is in the ON position and thefoot brake pedal is depressed.There is an OFF position between th

● Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid asfrequently a

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONWARNING● Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 3, 2 or 1.A

To move the selector lever:: Push the button while depressing thebrake pedal: Push the button to shift: Shift without depressing brake pedal orpushing

Do not downshift into the 3 position at speedsover the following and do not exceed the follow-ing speeds in the 3 position.2WD and AUTO:71 MPH (1151 k

M5 (Fifth):Use this position for all normal forward driving athighway speeds.M4 (Fourth):For driving up or down long slopes where enginebraking would

80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used toobtain proper seat belt fit.NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in acommercially available booste

To push the shift lock release, complete the fol-lowing procedure:1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-tion and remove the key (if so equipped

OFF: For driving up and down longslopes where engine braking is nec-essary push the Overdrive switchonce. The O/D OFF indicator lightin the instrument

1. ACCEL/RES switch2. COAST/SET switch3. CANCEL switch4. ON·OFF switchPRECAUTIONS ON CRUISECONTROL● If the cruise control system malfunctions, itcance

● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH(13 km/h) below the set speed.● you move the shift selector lever to N (Neu-tral).To reset at a faster cruisin

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintaincruising speeds with a constant acceleratorposition.● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.Driving at hig

CAUTION● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LOposition on dry hard surface roads. Driv-ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LOmay cause unnecessary

2WD or 4WD shift procedure:4WD ShiftSwitch PositionWheels DrivenIndicator LightUse Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure4WD shift Transfer 4LO positionAUTORe

The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used toselect either 2WD or 4WD depending on thedriving conditions. There are four types of drivemodes available

● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeatforward and backward movement to in-crease the movement.● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tire ch

2WD or 4WD shift procedure:4WD ShiftSwitch PositionWheelsDrivenIndicator LightUse Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure4WD shift Transfer 4LO position2WDRear

Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in thissection.s2Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue i

The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used toselect either 2WD or 4WD depending on thedriving conditions. There are three types of drivemodes availabl

When the vehicle is stuck,● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4LO.● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeatforward and backward movement to in-

CAUTION● When driving straight, shift the 4WDshift switch to the 2WD, AUTO or 4Hposition. Do not move the 4WD shiftswitch when making a turn or revers

● If the 4WD shift indicator light indica-tion changes to 2WD when the 4WDshift switch is shifted to the AUTO or 4Hposition at low ambient temperature

● If the warning light is still on after theabove operation, have your vehiclechecked by a NISSAN dealer as soon aspossible.● The transfer case may be

● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:sATurn the wheels into the curb and move thevehicle forward until the curb side wheelgently touches the curb.● HEADED UPHI

WARNING● While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-erating could cause the whe

WARNINGDo not pump the brake pedal. Doing somay result in increased stoppingdistances.Normal operationThe ABS operates at speeds above3-6MPH(5- 10 km/

The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system usesvarious sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-hicle motion. Under certain driving situations, thesystem

● Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.If suspension parts such as shock ab-sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,bushings and wheels are not NI

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modeallows the seat belt to extend and retract to allowthe driver and passengers some freedom ofmovement in the

● When driving on extremely inclined sur-faces such as higher banked corners,the Traction Control System may notoperate properly and theindica-tor lig

WARNING● Never rely solely on the hill start assistsystem to prevent the vehicle from mov-ing backward on a hill. Always drivecarefully and attentivel

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, including theengine block. Refill before

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if soequipped)WARNING● Do not use your engine block heaterwith an ungrounded electrical systemor a 2-pronged adapter. You can be

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6 In case of emergencyFirst aid kit...6-2Flat tire ...6-2Tire Pressure Mo

A first aid kit is located on the back door trimpanel. To remove the first aid kit:s1Squeeze the latch buttons.s2Pull the two straps apart to unfasten

WARNING● If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates while driving, avoid suddensteering maneuvers or abrupt braking,reduce vehicle speed, pull

Blocking wheelsPlace suitable blockss1at both the front andback of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tires2to prevent the vehicle from moving whe

5. Fit the square end of the jack rod into thesquare hole of the wheel nut wrench to forma handle.6. Seat the T-shaped end of the jack rod intothe T-s

● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should lock and re-strict further belt movement.If the retractor does not lock during

2. Place the jack directly under the jack-uppoint as illustrated so the top of the jackcontacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. Thejack-up points ar

5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove thetire.Installing the spare tireThe spare tire is designed for emergencyuse. See specific instructions under

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.COLD pressure: After vehicle has beenparked for three hours or more or drivenless than 1 mile (1.6 km).COLD

● Whenever working on or near a battery,always wear suitable eye protectors (forexample, goggles or industrial safetyspectacles) and remove rings, met

CAUTION● Always connect positive (1) to positive(1) and negative (2) to body ground (forexample, strut mounting bolt, enginelift bracket, etc.) — not

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiatorbefore opening the hood. (If steam or cool-ant is escaping, t

For information about towing your vehicle behinda recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”in the “Technical and consumer information”sec-tion

If the speed or distance must necessarily begreater, remove the propeller shaft before towingto prevent damage to the transmission.Four-wheel drive mo

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuckvehicle)WARNING● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.● Do not spin your tires at high speed.This could cause them to explo

7 Appearance and careCleaning exterior ...7-2Washing ...7-2Waxing...

Seat belt hookWhen the seat belt is not in use and when foldingdown the rear seats, hook the rear seat belts onthe seat belt hooks.SEAT BELT EXTENDERS

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it.To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle

REMOVING SPOTSRemove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,and tree sap as quickly as possible from thesurface of the paint to avoid lasting dam

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interiortrim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuumcleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl andleather

SEAT BELTSThe seat belts can be cleaned by wiping themwith a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.Allow the belts to dry completely in the shadebef

CAUTION● NEVER remove dirt, sand or other de-bris from the passenger compartmentby washing it out with a hose. Removedirt with a vacuum cleaner or bro

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements...8-2General maintenance ...8-2Explanation

Your new NISSAN has been designed to haveminimum maintenance requirements with longservice intervals to save you both time andmoney. However, some day

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.Make s

Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer-ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hardsteering or strange noises.Warning lights and chimes Make su

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe ve

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTSWARNING● Infants and small children should al-ways be placed in an appropriate childrestraint while riding in the vehicl

VQ40DE engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir2. Fuse/fusible link box3. Fuse and relay box4. Engine oil filler cap5. Engine oil dipstick6. Brake f

VK56DE engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir2. Fuse/fusible link box3. Engine oil dipstick4. Engine oil filler cap5. Brake fluid reservoir6. Air

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze andcoolant protec

If the cooling system frequently requirescoolant, have it checked by a NISSANdealer.CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTA NISSAN dealer can change the engine coola

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oillevel. It should be between the H (High) andL (Low) markssB. This is the normal oper-ating oil level ran

CHANGING ENGINE OIL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reachesoperating tem

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Turn the engine off.3. Place a large drain pan under th

When checking or replacement is required, werecommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing.CAUTION● Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. IfGenuine NISSAN Matic

For further brake fluid specification information,refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer infor-mation” s

WINDOW WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIRFill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically.Add window washer fluid when the low windowwasher fluid warning light

NISSAN CARES...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NIS

● If the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child being in-jured in a collision or a sudden stopgreatly increases.● Child restrain

● When working on or near a battery, al-ways wear suitable eye protection andremove all jewelry.● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-cessories co

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or undersevere conditions require frequent checks of thebattery fluid level.JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is ne

1. Power steering fluid pump2. Automatic belt tensioner3. Idler pulley4. Cooling fan5. Air conditioner compressor6. Crankshaft pulley7. Generator1. Po

REPLACING SPARK PLUGSIridium-tipped spark plugsIt is not necessary to replace iridium-tippedsAspark plugs as frequently as conventional typespark plug

NOTE:After installing a new air cleaner, makesure the air cleaner cover is seated in thehousing and the screw is tighten.WARNING● Operating the engine

2. Lift upward on the retainer to release thefilter cover and remove the filter cover.NOTE:The filters are marked with air flow arrows.The end of the

REPLACINGReplace the wiper blades if they are worn.1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.s2Push the release tab, then move the wiperblade dow

Rear window wiper blades1Lift the wiper arm away from the rear win-dow.s2Push the wiper blade in and pivot until theblade becomes free.s3Insert a new

If the brakes do not operate properly, have thebrakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.Self-adjusting brakesYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjustingbrak

If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,the type A fuse will not be level with the fusepocket as shown in the illustration. This will notaff

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethersfor CHildren) SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchorsand Teth

5. If the fuse is opensA, replace it with a newfusesB.6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electricalsystem checked and repaired by a NISSANdealer.Fu

CAUTIONBe careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts.Type BLDI0456BATTERY REPLACEMENTMaintenance and do-it-yourself 8-27Z RE

KEYFOBReplace the battery in the keyfob as follows:s1Open the lid using a coinsA.s2Remove the batterysB.s3Install a new batterysCwith the “+” facingdo

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of IndustryCanada.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device m

4. Close the lid securely as illustratedsCsD.5. Operate the buttons to check the operation.See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance forreplacement.F

Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of theexterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. Atemperature difference between the inside andthe outside

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTSItem Wattage (W) Bulb No.*1Headlight 65/55 9007 (HB5)Turn signal light/Parking light 28/8 T-20 NASide marker 3.8 194Rear c

1. Map lights2. Personal lights3. Cargo light4. High-mount stoplight5. License plate light6. Rear combination light7. Headlight assembly8. Fog lightRe

Use a cloths1to protect the housing.Map lightsLDI0459Cargo lightWDI0206Rear combination lightLDI04488-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfZ REVIEW COPY—2

If you have a flat tire, see the “In case ofemergency” section of this manual.TIRE PRESSURETire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)This vehicle is equipp

Installing child restraint LATCH anchorattachmentsLATCH compatible child restraints include tworigid or webbing-mounted attachments that canbe connect

WARNING● Improperly inflated tires can failsuddenly and cause an accident.● The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) is located on theF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.

Tire and loading information labels1Seating capacity: The maximum num-ber of occupants that can be seatedin the vehicle.s2Vehicle load limit: See load

Checking tire pressure1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.2. Press the pressure gauge squarelyonto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force

TIRE LABELINGFederal law requires tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on thesidewall of all tires. This information iden-tifies and de

s2TIN (Tire Identification Number) for anew tire (example: DOT XX XX XXXXXXX)1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-ment Of Transportation” The symbolca

s7The word “radial”The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure.s8Manufacturer or brand nameManufacturer or brand name is shown.Other Ti

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires.TIRE CHAINS

Wheel nut tightening torque:98 ft-lb (133 N·m)The wheel nuts must be kept tight-ened to specifications at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts

Replacing wheels and tiresWhen replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recomm

Wheel balanceUnbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handlingand tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can getout of balance. Therefore, they should b

If you have any questions when installing atop tether strap child restraint on the rearseat, consult your NISSAN dealer for de-tails.Installing top te

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9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2Fuel recommendation ...9-3Engine oi

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONUse unleaded premium gasoline with an octanerating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 96).If unl

If any driveability problems such as engine stall-ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced afterusing oxygenate-blend fuels, immediatelychange t

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERRECOMMENDATIONSSelecting the correct oilIt is essential to choose the correct grade, qualityand viscosity engine oil to ensur

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval.

ENGINEModel VQ40DE VK56DEType Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCCylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° 8-cylinder, V-bl

WHEELS AND TIRESWheels16 x 7.0J17 x 7.5J18 x 8.0JTiresP245/75R16P265/75R16P265/65R17P265/60R18Spare tire Full sizeDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSOverall length

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first findout if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine.

● Inspect the lower anchors by insertingyour fingers into the lower anchor areaand feeling to make sure there are noobstructions over the LATCH anchor

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERThe number is stamped on the engine as shown.F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABELThe Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStan

EMISSION CONTROLINFORMATION LABELThe emission control information label is at-tached to the underside of the hood as shown.TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIO

Use the following steps to mount the front licenseplate:1. Make a shallow hole in each plastic finisherat the location mark (small dimple) using a0.31

● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,Total load capacity - maximum totalweight limit specified of the load(passengers and cargo) for the ve-hicle. Th

Steps for determining correct loadlimit1. Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXXlbs” on your

5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load

● Do not load your vehicle any heavierthan the GVWR or the maximum frontand rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of yourvehicle can break, tire damage couldoc

WARNINGOverloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accide

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperform

Towing capacities are calculated assuming abase vehicle with driver and any options requiredto achieve the rating. Additional passengers,cargo and/or

5. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and

Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within thetrailer tongue load specification recommendedby the traile

WARNINGTrailer hitch components have specificweight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-pable of towing a trailer heavier than theweight rating of the hit

WARNINGProperly adjust the weight distributinghitch so the rear of the bumper is nohigher than the measured referenceheight when the trailer is attach

Tire pressures● When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-hicle tires to the recommended coldtire pressure indicated on the Tireand Loading Information la

WARNINGNever connect a trailer brake system di-rectly to the vehicle brake system.Pre-towing tips● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition w

6. Make sure the indicator light (if soequipped) indicates the transfer case is in4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. Iftheindicator light is

● Be careful when passing other vehicles.Passing while towing a trailer requires con-siderably more distance than normal pass-ing. Remember, the lengt

DOT (Department of Transportation) QualityGrades: All passenger car tires must conform tofederal safety requirements in addition to thesegrades.Qualit

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the followingemission warranties:For USA1. Emission Defects Warranty2. Emissions Performance WarrantyDetails of this

WARNINGAlways drive the vehicle in a safe andprudent manner according to traffic con-ditions and obey all traffic laws.1. Start the engine when the en

3. Secure the child restraint anchor attach-ments to the LATCH lower anchors. Checkto make sure the LATCH attachment is prop-erly attached to the lowe

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-ment is required and access to the vehicle or theEDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-facture

Insist on the use of genuine NISSANcollision parts!If you want your vehicle to be restored using partsmade to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-tio

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10 Index4WD warning light ...2-16AActive brake limited slip (ABLS) system(if so equipped) ...5-35Active Head Restraint ...

Bulb check/instrument panel...2-14Bulb replacement ...8-32CCapacities and recommendedfuel/lubricants...9-2Car phon

FFirst aid kit ...6-2Flashers(See hazard warning flasher switch)...2-32Flat tire ...6-2Floor mat positioning ai

Warning signals...3-17Interior light ...2-52ISOFIX child restraints ...1-23JJump starting ...6-8

NNISSAN Intelligent Key™ ...3-2, 3-7NISSAN mobile entertainment system(MES) ...4-89NISSAN vehicle immobilizersystem...

SSafetyChild safety rear door lock...3-6Child seat belts ...1-21, 1-29, 1-36Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .9-28Screen (See NISS

Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system),engine start ...2-24, 3-3, 5-12Three-way catalyst ...5-3Tilting steering wheel ...

6. After attaching the child restraint, test it be-fore you place the child in it. Push it from sideto side while holding the seat near theLATCH attac

Rear power windows ...2-50Windshield wiper and washer switch ...2-26WiperRear window wiper and washerswitches ...2-27Windsh

RECOMMENDED FUEL:Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octanerating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 96).If unlea

● NISSAN recommends that child re-straints be installed in the rear seat.However, if you must install a front-facing child restraint in the front pas-

2. Position the child restraint on the seat. Al-ways follow the child restraint manufactur-er’s instructions.The back of the child restraint should be

Table ofContentsIllustrated table of contentsSafety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systemInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and

5. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.6. Remove any additional slack from the seatbelt; press

the belt holds the restraint in place. If therestraint is not secure, tighten the belt asnecessary, or put the restraint in anotherseat and test it ag

When installing a child restraint in the 2nd or 3rdrow, check to make sure that it is not contactingthe seat directly in front of it. If you are unabl

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt.s5Remove any additional slack from the childrestraint;

7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR modeby trying to pull more seat belt out of theretractor. If you cannot pull any more seatbelt webbing out o

● Do not use towels, books, pillows orother items in place of a booster seat.Items such as these may move duringnormal driving or a collision and resu

● Make sure the child’s head will be properlysupported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seatback must be at or above thecenter of the child’s e

1. If you must install a booster seat in thefront seat, move the seat to the rear-most position.2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the child’s hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-structions for adjus

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEMThis Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-tion contains important information concerningthe following sys

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WARNING● The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the event of a side impact, rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity fron-tal collision. Alwa

WARNING● Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some exam

WARNING● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain and rollover air bagsinflate if they are not prope

WARNING● Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in the front seat. An in-flating front air bag could

WARNING● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain and rollover air bags are mosteffective when you are sitting well backand upright in the seat. T

WARNING● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, donot hold onto the seatback of the frontseat. If the side air bag inflates, you maybe seriously injur

1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag inflators2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bags3.

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System(front seats)This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad-vanced Air Bag System for the driver and frontpassenger seats.

Front passenger air bag and status lightWARNINGThe front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this sect

Front passenger seat adult occupants who areproperly seated and using the seat belt as out-lined in this manual should not cause the passen-ger air ba

0 Illustrated table of contentsAir bags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2Exterior front ...0-3Exte

Other supplemental front-impact air bagprecautionsWARNING● Do not place any objects on the steer-ing wheel pad or on the instrumentpanel. Also, do not

Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag systemsThe side air bags are

WARNING● Do not place any objects near the seat-back of the front seats. Also, do notplace any objects (an umbrella, bag,etc.) between the front door

● If you need to dispose of a pretensioneror scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSANdealer. Correct pretensioner disposalprocedures are set forth in the a

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LABELSWarning labels about the supplemental front-impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag and r

WARNINGIf the supplemental air bag warning lightis on, it could mean that the front air bag,side air bag, curtain and rollover air bagand/or pretensio

2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel...2-2Meters and gauges ...2-3Speedometer and o

Map pockets...2-41Seat pockets...2-41Cup holders ...2-41C

1. Ventilators (P. 4-37)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)

16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-34)17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)(P. 5-22)18. Storage19. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-12)2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)3. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)4. Front-sea

1. Speedometer2. Odometer3. Change buttonSPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETERSpeedometerThe speedometer indicates vehicle speed.Odometer/Twin trip odometerThe odo

For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push-ing the change button changes the display asfollows:Trip→ Trip → Distance to Empty →Average speed → Ave

Resetting is done by pressing the change buttonfor more than approximately 1 second. The dis-play is updated every 30 seconds. At about thefirst 1/3 m

CAUTIONIf the gauge indicates coolant tempera-ture near the hot (H) end of the normalrange, reduce vehicle speed to decreasetemperature. If the gauge

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGEThe gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-tem oil pressure while the engine is running. Theneedle should be in the middl

This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-dicates the heading direction of the vehicle.With the ignition switch in the ON position, presstheor b

If the display reads “C”, calibrate the compass bydriving the vehicle in three complete circles atless than 5 MPH (8 km/h).You can also calibrate the

Zone variation change procedureThe difference between magnetic north and geo-graphical north is known as variance. In someareas, this difference can s

1. With the display turned on, press and holdthebutton for about 13 seconds orthefor about 10 seconds. The “C”icon in the compass display will illumin

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning lightLow fuel warning light Front passenger air bag status lightAutomatic transmission check warning light (i

1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-26)3. Windshield (P. 8-21)4. Power windows (P. 2-48)5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NI

CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brakeand place the ignition switch in the ON positionwithout starting the engine. The following

● Part time 4WD: Shift the 4WD switchinto the 2WD, 4H or 4LO position againto turn off the ATP warning light whenthe shift selector is in the P positi

CAUTION● Do not ground electrical accessoriesdirectly to the battery terminal. Doingso will bypass the variable control sys-tem and the vehicle batter

NISSAN Intelligent Key™warning light (if so equipped)The Intelligent Key warning light illuminates greenwhen the ignition switch can be turned. TheInt

WARNING● If the light does not illuminate with theignition switch placed in the ON posi-tion, have the vehicle checked by aNISSAN dealer as soon as po

position. Return the shift selector to P (Park) withthe ignition switch in the OFF position and thelight will turn off. Place the ignition switch in t

Front passenger air bagstatus lightThe front passenger air bag status light ( )will be lit and the passenger front air bag will beOFF depending on how

– avoid steep uphill grades.– if possible, reduce the amount of cargobeing hauled or towed.The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinkingand come o

to the N position with the brake pedal depressed,then depress and turn the 4WD shift switch to4LO or 4H.You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switchb

Light reminder chimeWith the ignition switch placed in the OFF posi-tion, a chime sounds when the driver’s door isopened if the headlights or parking