2006 Nissan Murano Owners Manual

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countered, have your vehicle checked at a NISSAN dealer or other competent service fa- cility. However, now and then you may notice light spark knock for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern, because you get the greatest fuel benefit when there is light spark knock for a short time under heavy engine load. 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 is essential ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satis- factory engine life and performance. See “Ca- pacities and recommended fuel/lubircants” ear- lier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy. Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna- tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval STI0367 Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis- cosity standard. These oils have the API certifi- cation mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage. Oil additives NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed. Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used. Oil viscosity The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature. Because of this, it is important that the engine oil viscosity be selected based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change. The recom- mended SAE viscosity number chart shows the recommended oil viscosities for the expected ambient temperatures. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause seri- ous engine damage. Selecting the correct oil filter Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in change intervals. Change intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than the specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals longer than recommended could reduce engine life. Damage to engines caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the new NISSAN vehicle limited warranties. Your engine was filled with a high quality engine Technical and consumer information 9-5 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions may require more fre- quent oil and filter changes. 쐌 repeated short distance driving at cold out- side temperatures, 쐌 driving in dusty conditions, 쐌 extensive idling, 쐌 towing a trailer, 쐌 stop and go “rush hour” traffic, 쐌 aggressive driving. Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for the maintenance schedule. TI1028-C SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient 10W-30, 10W-40 viscosity oil may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0°F (−18°C). temperatures. SAE 9-6 Technical and consumer information AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS The air conditioning system in this NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the refriger- ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant, NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or the exact equivalents. CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or lubri- cant will cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner sys- tem components. The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental regulations require the recovery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air condition- ing system service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained technicians and equipment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioning system refrigerant. 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air conditioning system. Technical and consumer information 9-7 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Model Type Cylinder arrangement Bore x Stroke Displacement Firing order Idle speed Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) CO percentage at idle speed Spark plug Spark plug gap (Normal) Camshaft operation in (mm) cu in (cm3) rpm degree/rpm [No air] % Standard Service option in (mm) VQ35DE Gasoline, 4-cycle 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60° 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4) 213.45 (3,498) 1-2-3-4-5-6* See the emission control label on the underside of the hood. PLFR5A-11 PLFR4A-11 (Hot), PLFR6A-11 (Cold) 0.043 (1.1) Timing chain TI1009-A The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula- tions. 9-8 Technical and consumer information 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 WHEELS AND TIRES DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Road wheel Tire Pressure (cold) *: For Canada Type Size Offset in (mm) Overall length Aluminum 18 x 7-1/2JJ 1.38 (35) Overall width in (mm) in (mm) 187.6 (4,767) 74.0 (1,880) Conventional P235/65R18 104T Overall height without roof rack rail in (mm) 66.5 (1,689) Spare T165/90D18 107M Conventional* Conventional 33 PSI (230 kPa) Spare (T-type) 60 PSI (420 kPa) Overall height with roof rack rail in (mm) 67.3 (1,709) Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase Gross vehicle weight rating Gross axle weight rating Front Rear in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) lb (kg) lb (kg) lb (kg) 64.2 (1,630) 64.2 (1,630) 111.2 (2,825) See the F.M.V.S.S. certifica- tion label on the driver’s side lock pillar. Technical and consumer information 9-9 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY When planning to travel in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s engine. Using fuel with too low an octane rating may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded engine gaso- line. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is not available. When transferring the registration of your vehicle to another country, state, province or district, it may be necessary to modify the vehicle to meet local laws and regulations. The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis- sion control and safety standards vary according to the country, state, province or district; there- fore, vehicle specifications may differ. When any vehicle is to be taken into an- other country, state, province or district and registered, its modifications, transpor- tation, and registration are the responsibil- ity of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for any inconvenience that may result. 9-10 Technical and consumer information VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION STI0334 STI0374 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE The vehicle identification number plate is at- tached as shown. This number is the identifica- tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Chassis number) The number is stamped under the passenger’s seat as shown. 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 STI0047 STI0336 STI0337 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable vehicle in- formation, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Ve- hicle Identification Number, (VIN), etc. Review it carefully. EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control tached as shown. information label is at- Technical and consumer information 9-11 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 STI0373 STI0339 TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver’s door center pillar. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed inside of the hood as shown. 9-12 Technical and consumer information 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE Use the following steps to mount the license plate: Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the vinyl bag. 쐌 License plate bracket 쐌 Screw x 2 쐌 Bolt grommet x 2 쐌 Bolt x 2 1. Temporarily place the license plate bracket and mark the pilot hole points using holes 쎻A . 2. Remove the license plate bracket. 3. Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked locations. (Be sure that the drill only goes through the fascia, or damage to the nut may occur.) Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia. Install the license plate bracket with bolts. Install the license plate with screws 쎻C . 4. 5. 6. STI0459 Technical and consumer information 9-13 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION WARNING 쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. 쐌 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. 쐌 Be sure everyone in your ve- hicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. TERMS It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle: 쐌 Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) - vehicle weight including: standard and optional equipment, flu- 9-14 Technical and consumer information ids, emergency tools, and spare tire assembly. This weight does not in- clude passengers and cargo. 쐌 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. 쐌 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. This in- formation is located on the F.M.V.S.S. label. 쐌 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maximum weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear axle. This informa- tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S. label. 쐌 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - maximum total weight rating of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer. 쐌 Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, load capacity - maximum total Total weight limit specified of the load (pas- sengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load. This information is located on the Tire and Loading Information label. 쐌 Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo, the subtracted weight of occu- pants from the load limit. VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as “The combined weight of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Load- ing Information label. To get “the combined weight of occu- pants and cargo”, add the weight of all occupants, then add the total luggage 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 weight. Examples are shown below. STI0445 Technical and consumer information 9-15 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and lug- gage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See “Measurement of Weights” later in this section. Also check tires for proper inflation pres- sures. See the Tire and Loading Informa- tion label. Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) or (640 − 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on 9-16 Technical and consumer information STI0343 LOADING TIPS There are tie down hooks located in the cargo area. The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps. 쐌 The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. 쐌 Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR. 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 WARNING 쐌 Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, cargo could cause personal injury. unsecured and 쐌 Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of con- trol and cause personal injury. can shorten the life of your vehicle and the tire, but can also cause unsafe vehicle handling and longer braking distances. This 쐌 Overloading only not may cause a premature tire fail- ure which could result in a seri- ous accident and personal in- jury. by overloading are not covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Failures caused PAYLOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY The payload weight capacity is the maxi- mum total weight of passengers, optional equipment (air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc.) and cargo that your vehicle is de- signed to carry. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See “Vehicle loading informa- tion” earlier in this section for details. Also check tires for proper inflation pres- sures. See the tire and loading informa- tion label affixed to the driver’s door center pillar. Payload Weight Capacity Unit: lb (kg) VQ35DE 2WD 1,050 (475) 1,070 (485) AWD 1,055 (480) 1,070 (485) US Canada MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the gross ve- hicle weight rating (GVWR). These rat- ings are given on the vehicle certification label. ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings. If weight Technical and consumer information 9-17 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 TOWING A TRAILER CA0009 WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION 쐌 Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km). 9-18 Technical and consumer information Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. 쐌 For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of your ve- hicle wear in at the heavier loads. Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re- member that towing a trailer will place additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steer- ing, braking and other systems. MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the Towing Load/Specification Chart found later in this section. The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. 쐌 When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST be used. The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) should not exceed the value specified in the following Towing Load/Specification Chart. The GCWR equals the combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater than specified or using improper towing equipment could adversely af- fect vehicle handling, braking and performance. The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appropriate for level highway driving may have to be reduced on very steep grades or in low traction situations (for example, on slippery boat ramps). Temperature conditions also can affect towing. For example, in high outside temperatures on graded roads can af- fect engine performance and cause overheating. The transmission high fluid temperature protec- tion mode, which helps reduce the chance of transmission damage, could activate and auto- matically decrease engine power. Vehicle speed may decrease to 40 to 50 MPH (65 to 80 km/h) under high load. Plan your trip carefully to ac- count for trailer and vehicle load, weather, and road conditions. towing a heavy trailer 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 WARNING If the tongue load Load/Specifications Chart. becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load. Overheating can result in reduced en- gine power and vehicle speed. Also, when the high temperature mode oper- ates, vehicle speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced speed may be lower than other traffic, which could increase the chance of a collision. Be especially careful when driving. If nec- essary, pull to the side of the road at a safe place and allow the engine to cool or the transmission to return to normal operation. CAUTION Vehicle damage resulting from im- proper towing procedures is not cov- ered by NISSAN warranties. Tongue load Keep the tongue load between 9 to 11 percent of load within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the following Towing the total trailer TI1012M Maximum gross vehicle weight/ maximum gross axle weight The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. The gross vehicle weight equals the com- bined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passen- gers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. In addition, front or rear gross axle weight must not exceed the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. Technical and consumer information 9-19 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lb (kg) MODEL WEIGHT MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2 VQ35DE CVT 3,500 (1,588) 350 (159) 8,100 (3,674) Sway Control Device (SCD) *1: All towing above 1,000 lb (454 kg) requires the use of trailer brakes. NISSAN recommends the use of a tandem axle trailer whenever towing above 3,000 lb (1,361 kg). *2: A sway control device is recommended for all towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Sway control devices are not offered by NISSAN. See a professional trailer/hitch outlet for a properly designed sway control device for your trailer. TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle, to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks. Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer: 쐌 The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on top of the ball. 쐌 Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight. 쐌 The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should be no more than 1/16″ smaller than the hole in the ball mount. 쐌 The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to the ball mount. There should be at least 2 threads showing beyond the lock washer and nut. 9-20 Technical and consumer information 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Class I hitch Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg). You may add Class I trailer hitch equipment to the vehicle that has a 2,000 lb (909 kg) maxi- mum weight rating, but your vehicle is only capable of towing the maximum trailer weights shown in the Towing Load/Specification Chart earlier in this section. CAUTION 쐌 Special hitches which include frame reinforcements are required for tow- ing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable genuine NISSAN hitches for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles are available at a NISSAN dealer. 쐌 Do not use axle-mounted hitches. 쐌 The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact- absorbing bumper. 쐌 Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. to install a trailer hitch. 쐌 After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water or dust from entering the pas- senger compartment. 쐌 Regularly check that all trailer hitch securely bolts are mounting mounted. 쐌 To reduce the possibility of addi- tional damage if your vehicle is struck from the rear, where practical, remove the hitch and/or receiver when not in use. Tire pressures 쐌 When towing a trailer, inflate the ve- hicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 쐌 Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturers’ specifications. Safety chain Always use a suitable chains between your vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chain to permit turning corners. Trailer lights CAUTION commercially When splicing into the vehicle electrical system, available power-type module/converter must be used to provide power for all trailer lighting. This unit uses the vehicle bat- tery as a direct power source for all trailer lights while using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and turn signal circuits as a signal source. The module/ converter must draw no more than 15 milliamps from the stop and tail lamp circuits. Using a module/converter that exceeds these power requirements may damage the vehicle’s electrical system. See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain Technical and consumer information 9-21 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 the proper equipment and to have it installed. Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or local regulations. For assistance in hooking up trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu- table trailer dealer. Trailer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed. WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system directly to the vehicle brake system. Pre-towing tips 쐌 Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down con- dition; check for improper tongue load, over- load, worn suspension or other possible causes of either condition. 9-22 Technical and consumer information 쐌 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shifts while driving. 쐌 Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in the back half. 쐌 Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a trailer to the vehicle. 쐌 Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to all federal, state or local regulations. If not, install any mirrors required for towing before driving the vehicle. Trailer towing tips In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic. Steering stability, and braking per- formance will be somewhat different than under normal driving conditions. 쐌 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving. 쐌 Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops. 쐌 Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. 쐌 Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed. Some states or provinces have spe- cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits. 쐌 When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move your hand in the direction in which you want the trailer to go. Make small corrections and back up slowly. If possible, have someone guide you when you are backing up. 쐌 Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not recommended; however, if you must do so, first block the wheels and apply the parking brake, and then move the selector lever into the P (Park) position. If you move the selector lever to the P (Park) position before blocking the wheels and applying the parking brake, transmission damage could occur. 쐌 When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect. When going up a long grade, downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine overload- ing and/or overheating. 쐌 If the engine coolant rises to an extremely high temperature when the air conditioning system is on, turn off the air conditioner. Coolant heat can be additionally vented by opening the windows, switching the fan con- trol to high and setting the temperature con- 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 trol to the HOT position. 쐌 If the transmission fluid rises to an extremely high temperature, a high fluid temperature protection mode may operate. See page 5-15 for details. If necessary, pull to the side of the transmission cool before continuing. the road at a safe place and let 쐌 Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances. 쐌 Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km). 쐌 Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recommended main- tenance schedule. 쐌 When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your vehicle wheels. To compensate for this, make a larger than normal turning radius during the turn. 쐌 Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus- ing vehicle sway. When being passed by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible changes in crosswinds that could affect ve- hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead, and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve- hicle speed. This combination will help stabi- lize the vehicle. Never increase speed. 쐌 Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires con- siderably more distance than normal passing. Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. 쐌 Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking ef- ficiency. 쐌 Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. 쐌 Do not use cruise control while towing a trailer. 쐌 Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con- nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. 쐌 When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P (Park) position. FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a ve- hicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. CAUTION 쐌 Failure to follow these guidelines in severe transmission can result damage. 쐌 Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward. 쐌 DO NOT tow any continuously vari- able transmission vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat tow- ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrication. 쐌 For emergency towing procedures re- fer to “Towing recommended by NISSAN” in the “6. In case of emer- gency” section of this manual. Continuously variable transmission To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehi- cle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly Technical and consumer information 9-23 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product. 9-24 Technical and consumer information UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA, A, B and C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea- sured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con- crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking trac- tion tests, and does not include accel- eration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A, B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus- tained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combi- nation, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your NISSAN is covered by the following emis- sion warranties. For US: 쐌 Emission Defects Warranty 쐌 Emissions Performance Warranty (See Warranty Information Booklet for de- tails) For Canada: Emission Control System Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor- mation Booklet that comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Infor- mation Booklet or it has become lost, you may obtain a replacement by writing to: 쐌 Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 191 Gardena, CA. 90248-0191 쐌 Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5 in to addition remedy REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US only) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National High- way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or NISSAN. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888- 327-4236. You may also write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor- tation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll- free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647- 7261). Technical and consumer information 9-25 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 READINESS FOR INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US only) WARNING A vehicle equipped with AWD (All- Wheel Drive) should never be tested using a two wheel dynamometer, similar to the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing, or similar equipment. Make sure you inform the test facility personnel that your vehicle is an AWD equipped vehicle before it is placed on a dynamometer. Failure to do so may result in transmission damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. Due to legal requirements in some states/ areas, your vehicle may be required to be in what is an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis- sion control system. called the condition” “ready for The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired or 9-26 Technical and consumer information the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a not “ready condition”. Before taking the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/ maintenance test readiness condition. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready” condition, drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you. WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws. 1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle until the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points between the C and H (normal operat- ing temperature). 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h), then quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at least 10 seconds. 3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9 minutes. 4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h) and maintain the speed for 20 seconds. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times. 7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes. 8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se- lector lever in the “P” or “N” position. 9. Turn the engine off. 10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more time. If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac- ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed. 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 EVENT DATA RECORDERS Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of com- puters that monitor and control a number of systems to optimize performance and help ser- vice technicians with diagnosis and repair. De- pending on the equipment on your vehicle, some of the computers monitor emission control sys- tems, braking systems, engine systems, trans- mission systems, tire pressure systems and air bag systems. Some data about vehicle operation may be stored in the computers for use during servicing. Other data may be stored if a crash event occurs. For example, air bag readiness, air bag performance, and seat belt use by the driver or passenger may be recorded, depending on vehicle equipment. These types of systems are sometimes called Event Data Recorders. Special equipment can be used to access the electronic data that may be stored in the vehi- cle’s computers (sounds are not recorded). NISSAN and NISSAN dealers have equipment to access some of this data; others may also have this equipment. The data may be retrieved during routine vehicle servicing or for special research. It might also be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in re- sponse to a request by law enforcement, or as otherwise required or permitted by law. OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment procedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at autho- rized NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genu- ine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. In the USA: For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later, contact: Tweddle Litho Company 1-800-450-9491 www.nissan-techinfo.com For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Dr. Strongsville OH 44136 1-800-247-5321 For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for the model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: Resolve Corporation 20770 Westwood Dr. Strongsville OH 44136 1-800-247-5321 In Canada: To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please con- tact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and location of a NISSAN Dealer in your area call the NISSAN Satisfaction Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep- resentative will assist you. Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know. Many insurance companies rou- tinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons. Technical and consumer information 9-27 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 restrict your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that insurance companies from authorizing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help protect you, so you can take action to protect yourself. It’s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissancanada.com (for Canadian cus- tomers). Insist on the use of Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting speci- fications — if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts, nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part. Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty protection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease. NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often show premature wear, rust and cor- rosion. Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair 9-28 Technical and consumer information 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 10 Index ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-31 Adjusting pedal position.......................................... 3-29 Aiming control, Headlights...................................... 2-25 Air bag system, Front passenger air bag and status light .......................................................... 1-47 Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-53 Air bag warning light .................................... 1-54, 2-13 Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-17 Air conditioner Air conditioner operation .................................. 4-23 Air conditioner service........................... 4-23, 4-26 Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations ............ 4-26, 9-6 Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-23 In-cabin microfilter.............................................. 4-26 Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-6 All-wheel drive (AWD)............................................. 5-24 All-wheel drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light..... 2-14 All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...................... 2-9 All-wheel drive (AWD), AWD lock switch operations.................................................................... 5-25 Anchor point locations Top tether strap .................................................. 1-30 Antenna........................................................................ 4-44 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-31 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) waring light ....... 2-10 Appearance care Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2 Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-4 Armrest ........................................................................... 1-9 Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-16 Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-28 Audio system.............................................................. 4-27 Autolight system ........................................................ 2-23 Automatic Anti-glare inside mirror...................................... 3-31 Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-38 Drive positioner ................................................... 3-33 Seat positioner .................................................... 3-33 Avoiding collision and rollover.................................. 5-5 Back door (See lift gate)......................................... 3-24 Battery.......................................................................... 8-14 Battery saver system ......................................... 2-25 Battery replacement Intelligent Key system .......................................... 3-8 Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-8 Before starting the engine ...................................... 5-12 Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-16 Booster seats ............................................................. 1-34 Brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS)......................... 5-31 Brake booster ...................................................... 8-21 Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13 Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-20 Brake system ....................................................... 5-30 Parking brake check .......................................... 8-20 Parking brake operation.................................... 5-21 Warning light ....................................................... 2-10 Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-23 Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-26 Bulb check/instrument panel .................................... 2-9 Bulb replacement ...................................................... 8-27 Cabin air filter............................................................. 4-26 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2 Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-44 Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-35 Cargo net .................................................................... 2-35 Cassette player (See audio system) .................... 4-40 Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3 CD care and cleaning.............................................. 4-42 Ceiling light................................................................. 2-40 Cellular phone holder............................................... 2-31 Charge warning light................................................ 2-11 Child restraints........................................................... 1-21 Booster seats ...................................................... 1-34 Installation on rear seat outboard or center positions................................................................ 1-23 LATCH system .................................................... 1-28 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-21 Top tether strap .................................................. 1-29 Top tether strap anchor point locations ....... 1-30 Child safety................................................................. 1-12 Child safety rear door lock........................................ 3-5 Chimes Audible reminders............................................... 2-16 Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-13 Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23 Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4 Clock ......................................................... 4-4, 4-9, 4-18 Coin box ...................................................................... 2-31 Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-34 Compact Disc (CD) changer (See audio system)......................................................................... 4-41 Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system)......................................................................... 4-35 Compass display ......................................................... 2-6 Console box................................................................ 2-34 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) indicator light.............................................................. 2-14 Control panel buttons (models with navigation system)......................................................................... 4-11 Control panel buttons (models without navigation system) ....................................................... 4-2 Controls Control panel buttons (display with navigation system).............................................. 4-11 Control panel buttons (display without navigation system) ................................................ 4-2 Heater and air conditioner controls (automatic)............................................................ 4-23 Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 10-2 Changing engine coolant.................................... 8-9 Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8 Corrosion protection................................................... 7-5 Cover, Tonneau cover.............................................. 2-36 Cruise control............................................................. 5-21 Cruise main switch indicator light......................... 2-14 Cruise set indicator light ......................................... 2-14 Cup holders................................................................ 2-32 CVT fluid...................................................................... 8-12 CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) ............................................................. 5-13 Daytime running light system ................................. 2-25 Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch............................................. 2-22 Dimensions and weights............................................ 9-9 Display controls (See control panel buttons), With navigation system............................................ 4-11 Display controls (See control panel buttons), Without navigation system ........................................ 4-2 Door open warning light.......................................... 2-11 Drive belts ................................................................... 8-16 Drive positioner.......................................................... 3-33 Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...................................... 5-24 Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-34 Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)....................................................... 5-13 On-pavement and offroad driving..................... 5-6 Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2 Safety precautions ................................................ 5-6 Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-24 Emergency unlock lever........................................... 3-25 Emission control information label ........................ 9-11 Emission control system warranty......................... 9-25 Engine Before starting the engine................................ 5-12 Break-in schedule............................................... 5-23 Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine coolant.................................... 8-9 Changing engine oil........................................... 8-10 Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-11 Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8 Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9 Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-5 Engine block heater ........................................... 5-36 Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7 Engine cooling system......................................... 8-8 Engine oil................................................................. 8-9 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5 Engine oil pressure warning light................... 2-11 Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5 Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11 Engine specifications ........................................... 9-8 If your vehicle overheats ................................... 6-11 Starting the engine............................................. 5-12 Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner..................................................................... 3-33 Event data recorders................................................ 9-27 Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 F F.M.V.S.S. certification label................................... 9-11 Filter Air cleaner housing filter................................... 8-17 Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-11 Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)... 2-27 Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2 Flat towing .................................................................. 9-23 Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4 Fluid Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13 Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 CVT fluid ............................................................... 8-12 Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8 Engine oil................................................................. 8-9 Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12 Window washer fluid......................................... 8-14 FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and CD player .................................................................... 4-37 FM-AM-SAT radio with CD player ....................... 4-33 Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-27 Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-3 Front passenger air bag and status light............ 1-47 Front power seat adjustment.................................... 1-4 Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-24 Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3 Fuel recommendation........................................... 9-3 Fuel-filler cap ....................................................... 3-26 Fuel-filler door...................................................... 3-26 Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5 Fuses ............................................................................ 8-21 Fusible links ................................................................ 8-23 HomeLink Universal Transceiver......................... 2-43 Hood release.............................................................. 3-24 Horn.............................................................................. 2-28 Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-43 Gas cap....................................................................... 3-26 Gauge............................................................................. 2-3 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5 Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5 Odometer ................................................................ 2-4 Speedometer.......................................................... 2-4 Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4 General maintenance.................................................. 8-2 Glove box .................................................................... 2-33 Hazard indicator light ............................................... 2-16 Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-27 Head restraints ............................................................. 1-8 Headlights Aiming control ..................................................... 2-25 Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-28 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23 Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22 Heated seats .............................................................. 2-28 Heater Engine block heater ........................................... 5-36 Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-23 High beam indicator light........................................ 2-14 Ignition knob (Intelligent Key system) .................. 3-13 Ignition switch Except for Intelligent Key equipped model ...................................................................... 5-9 Intelligent Key System equipped model ...... 5-10 Ignition switch key positions..................................... 5-9 Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-18 In-cabin microfilter .................................................... 4-26 Indicator light ................................................................ 2-9 All-wheel drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light......................................................................... 2-14 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) indicator light ....................................................... 2-14 Cruise main switch indicator light.................. 2-14 Cruise set indicator light .................................. 2-14 Front passenger air bag status indicator light......................................................................... 2-14 High beam indicator light ................................. 2-14 Malfunction indicator light ................................ 2-14 Security indicator light....................................... 2-15 Slip indicator light............................................... 2-15 Turn signal/hazard indicator light ................... 2-16 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indicator light......................................................................... 2-16 Inside Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-31 Mirror...................................................................... 3-30 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-26 10-3 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-26 Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2 Intelligent Key system Engine starting .................................................... 3-13 Key operating range........................................... 3-15 Key operation....................................................... 3-12 Mechanical key and valet key.......................... 3-23 Operating the engine......................................... 3-13 Remote keyless operation ................................ 3-20 Trouble-shooting guide ..................................... 3-19 Warning light ....................................................... 2-11 Warning signals .................................................. 3-17 Intelligent key warning light .................................... 2-11 Interior light replacement......................................... 8-29 Interior lights............................................................... 2-40 ISOFIX child restraint............................................... 1-28 Jump starting................................................................. 6-8 Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent Key system).......................................................... 3-20 Without Intelligent Key system (See remote keyless entry system) ........................................... 3-5 Keys................................................................................. 3-2 Keys, For Intelligent Key system.............................. 3-9 10-4 Labels Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-53 Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12 Emission control information label ................. 9-11 Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11 F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............................ 9-11 Tire and Loading Information label..... 8-32, 9-12 Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10 LATCH system........................................................... 1-28 License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13 Lift gate........................................................................ 3-24 Light Bulb replacement ............................................... 8-27 Ceiling light .......................................................... 2-40 Fog light switch................................................... 2-27 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23 Headlights bulb replacement........................... 8-28 Indicator lights ..................................................... 2-14 Interior lights ........................................................ 2-40 Luggage light....................................................... 2-42 Map light ............................................................... 2-41 Rear personal light ............................................. 2-41 Replacement ........................................................ 8-27 Vanity mirror light................................................ 2-42 Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders................................................................. 2-9 Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22 Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-29 Loading information (See vehicle loading information) ................................................................. 9-14 Lock Glove box lock..................................................... 2-33 Lift gate lock ........................................................ 3-24 Power door lock .................................................... 3-3 Low fuel warning light.............................................. 2-12 Low tire pressure warning light............................. 2-12 Low tire pressure warning system (See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS))..................... 5-3 Low washer fluid warning light.............................. 2-13 Luggage light ............................................................. 2-42 Maintenance Battery ................................................................... 8-14 General maintenance ........................................... 8-2 Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3 Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5 Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2 Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2 Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-20 Under the hood and vehicle............................... 8-4 Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........................... 2-14 Manual front seat adjustment ................................... 1-3 Map light...................................................................... 2-41 Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3 Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-31 Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-30 Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-32 Door locks............................................................... 3-3 Net, Cargo net ........................................................... 2-35 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 New vehicle break-in................................................ 5-23 NISSAN advanced air bag system....................... 1-45 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System................... 2-18 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System Engine start .............................................. 5-10, 5-12 Odometer....................................................................... 2-4 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ................................................................. 9-2 Changing engine oil........................................... 8-10 Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9 Engine oil................................................................. 8-9 Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5 Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-32 Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-11 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information................................................................... 9-27 Parking Brake break-in ..................................................... 5-30 Brake check ......................................................... 8-20 Parking brake operation.................................... 5-21 Parking on hills.................................................... 5-29 Pedal position adjustment....................................... 3-29 Phone, Car phone or CB radio ............................. 4-44 Power Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-4 Power door lock .................................................... 3-3 Power outlet......................................................... 2-30 Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12 Power steering system...................................... 5-30 Power windows................................................... 2-36 P position selecting warning light......................... 2-13 Pre-tensioner seat belt system.............................. 1-52 Precautions Audio operation................................................... 4-28 Braking precautions ........................................... 5-30 Child restraints .................................................... 1-21 Cruise control ...................................................... 5-21 Driving safety.......................................................... 5-6 Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5 On-pavement and offroad driving..................... 5-6 Seat belt usage................................................... 1-10 Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-39 When starting and driving .................................. 5-2 Push starting .............................................................. 6-10 Radio, Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-44 Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US only) ............................................................. 9-26 Rear center seat belt................................................ 1-17 Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock.......... 3-5 Rear personal light.................................................... 2-41 Rear power point....................................................... 2-30 Rear seat adjustment.................................................. 1-5 Rear view monitor ..................................................... 4-19 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ........................................................................... 2-22 Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-21 Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-27 Registering your vehicle in another country....... 9-10 Remote keyless entry System, Except Intelligent Key system............ 3-5 System, For Intelligent Key system................ 3-20 Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-25 Safety Child seat belts................................................... 1-12 Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-25 Towing safety....................................................... 9-20 Safety chain ................................................................ 9-21 Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-3 Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4 Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-5 Seat belt(s) Child safety .......................................................... 1-12 Infants .................................................................... 1-13 Injured persons.................................................... 1-13 Larger children .................................................... 1-13 Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-52 Precautions on seat belt usage...................... 1-10 Pregnant women................................................. 1-13 Rear center seat belt......................................... 1-17 Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-5 Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-20 Seat belt hook ..................................................... 1-17 Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-20 Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-13 Seat belts ............................................................. 1-10 Shoulder belt height adjustment..................... 1-16 Small children ...................................................... 1-13 10-5 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-14 Seat(s) Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-33 Heated seats........................................................ 2-28 Seats ........................................................................ 1-2 Security indicator light ............................................. 2-15 Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start............................................... 2-18 Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-17 Selector lever, Shift lock release............... 5-15, 5-19 Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-23, 4-26 Shift lock release, Transmission ................ 5-15, 5-19 Shifting, CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) ............................................................. 5-13 Shoulder belt height adjustment ........................... 1-16 Slip indicator light ..................................................... 2-15 Spark plugs................................................................. 8-16 Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4 Starting Before starting the engine................................ 5-12 Jump starting .......................................................... 6-8 Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2 Push starting........................................................ 6-10 Starting the engine............................................. 5-12 Status light, Front passenger air bag .................. 1-47 Steering Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12 Power steering system...................................... 5-30 Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-28 Steering switch for audio control.......................... 4-43 Storage ........................................................................ 2-31 Sun shade................................................................... 2-39 Sun visors ................................................................... 3-30 Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-38 10-6 Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-38 Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-53 Supplemental air bag warning light.......... 1-54, 2-13 Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-39 Precautions on supplemental restraint system.................................................................... 1-39 Switch Autolight switch .................................................. 2-23 AWD lock switch operations........................... 5-25 Fog light switch................................................... 2-27 Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-27 Headlight aiming control................................... 2-25 Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23 Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch..................................................................... 2-22 Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-27 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-29 Tachometer.................................................................... 2-4 Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 2-5 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine start................................................................. 2-18 Three-way catalyst....................................................... 5-3 Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-28 Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light.. 2-12 Tires Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2 Low tire pressure warning system.................... 5-3 Spare tire (temporary use only (T-type) spare tire) ............................................................. 8-41 Tire and Loading information label................. 8-32 Tire and Loading Information label................. 9-12 Tire chains ............................................................ 8-38 Tire dressing........................................................... 7-3 Tire pressure........................................................ 8-30 Tire pressure information (display)........ 4-6, 4-14 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)............................................................ 5-3, 6-2 Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-39 Types of tires ....................................................... 8-37 Uniform tire quality grading.............................. 9-24 Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-9 Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-30 Tonneau cover ........................................................... 2-36 Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-29 Towing Flat towing............................................................ 9-23 Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-12 Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-18 Towing load/specification chart...................... 9-18 Towing safety....................................................... 9-20 Towing load/specification chart............................. 9-20 TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................ 5-3 TPMS, Tire pressure warning system..................... 6-2 Trailer towing.............................................................. 9-18 Transceiver, HomeLink Universal Transceiver.................................................................. 2-43 Transmission Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)....................................................... 5-13 Transmission selector lever lock release ....................................................... 5-15, 5-19 Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent Key system)................................... 3-20 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-9 Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-30 Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-3 Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-14 Window(s) Cleaning................................................................... 7-3 Power windows................................................... 2-36 Windshield wiper and washer switch.................. 2-20 Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-21 Rear window wiper blade................................. 8-20 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-20 Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-18 Xenon headlights....................................................... 2-22 Transmitter, Without Intelligent Key system (See remote keyless entry system) ......................... 3-5 Traveling or registering your vehicle in another country ......................................................................... 9-10 Trouble-shooting guide (for Intelligent Key system)......................................................................... 3-19 Troubleshooting guide (for Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System)................................... 4-32 Troubleshooting guide (for voice-activated control system) .......................................................... 4-32 Turn signal indicator light........................................ 2-16 Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-27 Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3 Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-24 Vaccum assisted brake............................................ 5-30 Valet key (for Intelligent Key system)................... 3-23 Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-42 Vehicle Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-9 Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-10 Loading information............................................ 9-14 Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)................. 6-14 Security system................................................... 2-17 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indicator light......................................................................... 2-16 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch... 2-29 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-32 Vehicle electronic systems...................... 4-7, 4-16 Ventilators.................................................................... 4-21 Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-53 Warning light Air bag warning light.............................. 1-54, 2-13 All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light................ 2-9 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) waring light......................................................................... 2-10 AWD warning light............................................. 5-27 Brake warning light ............................................ 2-10 Charge warning light ......................................... 2-11 Door open warning light ................................... 2-11 Engine oil pressure warning light................... 2-11 Intelligent Key warning light............................. 2-11 Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-12 Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-12 Low washer fluid warning light ....................... 2-13 P position selecting warning light .................. 2-13 Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-13 Warning lights .............................................................. 2-9 Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-27 Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .................................................................. 5-3, 6-2 Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....................................................................... 2-9 Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-25 Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-21 Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-20 Washing ......................................................................... 7-2 Waxing............................................................................ 7-2 Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-9 10-7 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 MEMO 10-8 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 GAS STATION INFORMATION FUEL RECOMMENDATION: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc- tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91). For performance, NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96). improved vehicle CAUTION 쐌 Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage. 쐌 Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, since this will damage the three-way catalyst. 쐌 Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system components and is not covered by the NISSAN vehicle limited warranty. the “5. Starting and driving” section of Owner’s Manual. this For additional information, see “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Techni- cal and consumer information” section. ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION: 쐌 API Certification Mark 쐌 API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving 쐌 ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III 쐌 SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all ambient 10W-30, 10W-40 viscosity oil may be used for ambi- ent temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). temperatures. SAE “Capacities and recommended fuel/ See lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation. COLD TIRE PRESSURES: See Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the inside of the driver side center pillar. NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION: 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 墌 05.8.26/Z50-D/V5.0 墍 QUICK REFERENCE 1. Battery (P.8-14) 2. Brake fluid (P.8-13) 3. Meters and gauges (P.2-3) 4. Hood release (P.3-24) 5. Seat (P.1-2) 6. Seat belt (P.1-10) 7. Door lock/key (P.3-3) 8. Fuel (P.3-26, P.9-2) 9. Engine oil (P.8-9) 10. Windshield washer fluid (P.8-14) 11. Engine coolant (P.8-8) 12. Power steering fluid (P.8-12)

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