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Nissan Cube (2014 year). Instruction - part 20

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Technical and consumer information

JVT0159X

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION

API certification mark

API service symbol

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance, see
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
(P.9-2). 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
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API
certification 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
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a genuine NISSAN 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. Using an engine oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or exceed-
ing recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.

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

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION

API certification mark

API service symbol

Selecting the correct oil

Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-

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

Selecting the correct oil filter

Change intervals

Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
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 frequent oil and filter changes.
. repeated short distance driving at cold

outside temperatures

. driving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C system oil Type R or the exact
equivalents.

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system 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.

Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.

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interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.

Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes.
. repeated short distance driving at cold

outside temperatures

. driving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C system oil Type R or the exact
equivalents.

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.

Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.

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ENGINE

Model

MR18DE

Type

Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

Cylinder arrangement

4-cylinder, in-line

Bore

6 Stroke

in (mm)

3.307

6 3.193 (84.0 6 81.1)

Displacement

cu in (cm

)

109.65 (1,798)

Firing order

1-3-4-2

Idle speed

rpm

No adjustment is necessary.

Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.)

degree/rpm

Spark plug

Standard

FXE20HR-11

Spark plug gap (Normal)

in (mm)

0.043 (1.1)

Camshaft operation

Timing chain

WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

Type

Size

Offset in (mm)

Steel

6 6J

1.65 (42)

Aluminum

6 6J

1.65 (42)

T-type

6 4T

1.38 (35)

Tire

Type

Size

Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]

Conventional

P195/60R15
87H

33 (230)

P195/55R16
86V

T-type

T125/70D15

60 (420)

SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINE

Model

MR18DE

Type

Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

Cylinder arrangement

4-cylinder, in-line

Bore

6 Stroke

in (mm)

3.307

6 3.193 (84.0 6 81.1)

Displacement

cu in (cm

)

109.65 (1,798)

Firing order

1-3-4-2

Idle speed

rpm

No adjustment is necessary.

Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.)

degree/rpm

Spark plug

Standard

FXE20HR-11

Spark plug gap (Normal)

in (mm)

0.043 (1.1)

Camshaft operation

Timing chain

WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

Type

Size

Offset in (mm)

Steel

6 6J

1.65 (42)

Aluminum

6 6J

1.65 (42)

T-type

6 4T

1.38 (35)

Tire

Type

Size

Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]

Conventional

P195/60R15
87H

33 (230)

P195/55R16
86V

T-type

T125/70D15

60 (420)

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length

in (mm) 156.7 (3,980)*1

156.5 (3,975)*2

Overall width

in (mm) 66.7 (1,695)

Overall height

in (mm) 66.1 (1,680)

Front tread

in (mm) 58.1 (1,475)

Rear tread

in (mm) 58.3 (1,480)

Wheelbase

in (mm) 99.6 (2,530)

Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR)

lb (kg)

See the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label on the
driver’s side center pil-
lar.

Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR)

Front

lb (kg)

Rear

lb (kg)

*1: With front license plate bracket

*2: Without front license plate bracket

When planning to travel in another coun-
try, you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.

Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
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
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
b i l i t y o f t h e u s e r . N I S S A N i s n o t
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.

STI0457

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.

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WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length

in (mm) 156.7 (3,980)*1

156.5 (3,975)*2

Overall width

in (mm) 66.7 (1,695)

Overall height

in (mm) 66.1 (1,680)

Front tread

in (mm) 58.1 (1,475)

Rear tread

in (mm) 58.3 (1,480)

Wheelbase

in (mm) 99.6 (2,530)

Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR)

lb (kg)

See the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label on the
driver’s side center pil-
lar.

Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR)

Front

lb (kg)

Rear

lb (kg)

*1: With front license plate bracket

*2: Without front license plate bracket

When planning to travel in another coun-
try, you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.

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
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.

STI0457

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.

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WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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STI0637

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)

The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.

Remove the cover to access the number.

STI0466

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine as shown.

STI0448

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 information,
such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings
(GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR),
month and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identi-
fication Number (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.

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STI0637

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)

The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.

Remove the cover to access the number.

STI0466

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine as shown.

STI0448

F.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL

STI0638

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABEL

The emission control information label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown.

STI0494

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as
shown.

STI0639

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL (if so equipped)

The air conditioner specification label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown.

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STI0638

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABEL

The emission control information label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown.

STI0494

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as
shown.

STI0639

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL (if so equipped)

The air conditioner specification label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown.

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STI0647

Use the following steps to mount the license
plate:

Before mounting the license plate, confirm that
the following parts are enclosed in the plastic
bag.
. License plate bracket
. J-nut 6 2
. Screw 6 2
. Screw grommet 6 2
1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground.

2. Locate the center position

on the lower

part of the air duct. Measure straight down
from the edge where the bumper and air
duct meet to the aligning holes

, keeping

the tape measure lined up with the center
position.

3. Mark the holes

with a felt-tip pen.

4. Carefully drill the two aligning holes

using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the
marked locations. (Be sure that the drill
only goes through the bumper fascia.)

5. Line up the bosses

or license plate

bracket with the holes and hold the license
plate bracket in place.

6. Mark the center of the holes

with a felt-

tip pen.

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

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STI0647

Use the following steps to mount the license
plate:

2. Locate the center position

on the lower

part of the air duct. Measure straight down
from the edge where the bumper and air
duct meet to the aligning holes

, keeping

the tape measure lined up with the center
position.

3. Mark the holes

with a felt-tip pen.

4. Carefully drill the two aligning holes

using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the
marked locations. (Be sure that the drill
only goes through the bumper fascia.)

5. Line up the bosses

or license plate

bracket with the holes and hold the license
plate bracket in place.

6. Mark the center of the holes

with a felt-

tip pen.

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

7. Carefully drill the 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 bumper fascia.)

8. Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.

9. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the

grommet hole to add a 90

8 turn onto the

part

10. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket

before placing the license plate bracket on
the fascia.

11. Install the license plate bracket with the

screws.

12. Install the license plate with bolts that are

not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).

WARNING

It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehi-
cle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.

Be sure everyone in your vehicle
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:
. Curb Weight (actual weight of your

vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not in-
clude passengers and cargo.

. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb

weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.

. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

- maximum total combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This information is
located on the F.M.V.S.S. label.

. 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.

. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rat-

ing) - The maximum total weight rating
of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.

. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,

Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers 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

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

7. Carefully drill the 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 bumper fascia.)

8. Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.

9. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the

grommet hole to add a 90

8 turn onto the

part

10. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket

before placing the license plate bracket on
the fascia.

11. Install the license plate bracket with the

screws.

12. Install the license plate with bolts that are

not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm).

WARNING

It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehi-
cle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.

Be sure everyone in your vehicle
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:
. Curb Weight (actual weight of your

vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not in-
clude passengers and cargo.

. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb

weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.

. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

- maximum total combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This information is
located on the F.M.V.S.S. label.

. 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.

. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rat-

ing) - The maximum total weight rating
of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.

. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

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cargo load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Information
label.

. 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 occu-
pants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading
Information label. Do not exceed the
number of occupants shown as “Seating
Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.

To get “the combined weight of occupants
and cargo”, add the weight of all occu-
pants, then add the total luggage weight.
Examples are shown in the following
illustration.

STI0447

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.

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cargo load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Information
label.

. Cargo capacity - permissible weight of

cargo, the subtracted weight of occu-
pants from the load limit.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

To get “the combined weight of occupants
and cargo”, add the weight of all occu-
pants, then add the total luggage weight.
Examples are shown in the following
illustration.

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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 available

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
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.

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” (P.9-16).)

Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.

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SECURING THE LOAD

There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.

Do not apply a total load of more than 7 lb
(3 kg) to a single hook

or 22 lb (10 kg)

to a single hook

when securing cargo.

WARNING

. 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, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.

. The child restraint top tether strap

may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.

. Do not load your vehicle any heavier

than the GVWR or the maximum
front and rear GAWRs. If you do,
parts of your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle han-
dles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.

LOADING TIPS

. The GVW must not exceed GVWR or

GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label.

. Do not load the front and rear axle to

the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.

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4. The resulting figure equals the available

− 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
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.

Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.

SIC4141

SECURING THE LOAD

There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.

Do not apply a total load of more than 7 lb
(3 kg) to a single hook

or 22 lb (10 kg)

to a single hook

when securing cargo.

WARNING

. 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, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.

. The child restraint top tether strap

may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.

. Do not load your vehicle any heavier

LOADING TIPS

. The GVW must not exceed GVWR or

GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label.

. Do not load the front and rear axle to

the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.

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WARNING

. 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, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

. Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR or the
m a x i m u m

f r o n t

a n d

r e a r

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 control
and cause personal injury.

. Overloading not only can short-

en the life of your vehicle and
the tire, but can cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure,
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury.

Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.

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 Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the ratings.

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.

TOWING A TRAILER

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WARNING

. 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, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

. Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR or the
m a x i m u m

f r o n t

a n d

r e a r

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 control
and cause personal injury.

. Overloading not only can short-

Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.

TOWING A TRAILER

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.

CAUTION

. Failure to follow these guidelines

can result in severe transmission
damage.

. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,

always tow forward, never back-
ward.

. DO NOT tow any Continuously Vari-

able Transmission (CVT) vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing). Doing so WILL DA-
MAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrica-
tion.

. For emergency towing procedures

refer to “Towing your vehicle” (P.6-
14) of this manual.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)

To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT), an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels. Always follow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

. Always tow with the manual transmission in

Neutral.

. Your vehicle speed should never exceed 60

MPH (96 km/h) when flat towing your
vehicle.

. After towing 500 miles, start and idle the

engine with the transmission in Neutral for
two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after
every 500 miles of towing may cause
damage to the transmission’s internal parts.

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
government 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 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 char-
acteristics 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
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.

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FLAT TOWING

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.

CAUTION

. Failure to follow these guidelines

can result in severe transmission
damage.

. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,

always tow forward, never back-
ward.

. DO NOT tow any Continuously Vari-

able Transmission (CVT) vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing). Doing so WILL DA-
MAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrica-
tion.

. For emergency towing procedures

refer to “Towing your vehicle” (P.6-
14) of this manual.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

. Always tow with the manual transmission in

Neutral.

. Your vehicle speed should never exceed 60

MPH (96 km/h) when flat towing your
vehicle.

. After towing 500 miles, start and idle the

engine with the transmission in Neutral for
two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after
every 500 miles of towing may cause
damage to the transmission’s internal parts.

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

TRACTION AA, A, B AND C

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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

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WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.

TEMPERATURE A, B AND C

The temperature grades 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 Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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.

Your NISSAN is covered by the following
emission warranties.
. Emission Defects Warranty
. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty In-
formation Booklet which comes with your
NISSAN. If you did not receive a Warranty
Information Booklet, or it has become lost, you
may obtain a replacement by writing to:
. Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY

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WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.

TEMPERATURE A, B AND C

WARNING

Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY

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 Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
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 remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Ad-
ministrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.
gov.

You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.

Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.

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
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. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (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”.

Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
. How various systems in your vehicle were

operating;

. Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, could combine the EDR data with the type

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.

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.

Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.

operating;

. Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

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of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the vehicle
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will
only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.

Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the
factory trained technicians working at NISSAN
dealerships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Man-
uals can also be purchased.

For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:

1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:

1-800-247-5321

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

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of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.

For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:

1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:

1-800-247-5321

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

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