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COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Do not attach stickers (including transpar-
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
TIRE EQUIPMENT
ent material), install accessories or apply
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
1.
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
additional paint near the sonar sensors.
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
provide superior performance on dry
Do not strike or damage the area around
becomes frozen, heat the key before in-
pavement. However, the performance of
the sonar sensors. It is recommended that
serting it into the key hole or use the re-
these tires will be substantially reduced
you visit a NISSAN dealer if the area around
mote keyless entry key fob.
in snowy and icy conditions. If you oper-
the sonar sensors is damaged due to a
ate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
collision.
ANTIFREEZE
NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES on all four
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
wheels. It is recommended that you visit
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,
ter protection. For additional information,
speed rating and availability information.
see “Engine cooling system” (P. 8-4).
2.
For additional traction on icy roads,
studded tires may be used. However,
BATTERY
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
If the battery is not fully charged during ex-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
tremely cold weather conditions, the battery
state and provincial laws before install-
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
ing studded tires.
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
should be checked regularly. This vehicle is
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
equipped with a sealed maintenance free
poorer than that of non-studded snow
battery. It is recommended that you visit a
tires.
NISSAN dealer for service.
3. Tire chains may be used. For additional
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
information, see “Tire chains” (P. 8-36).
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, includ-
ing the engine block. Refill before operating
the vehicle. For additional information, see
“Changing engine coolant” (P. 8-5).
Starting and driving
5-129
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
Allow more stopping distance under
WARNING
It is recommended that the following items
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry
Do not use your engine block heater
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
pavement.
with an ungrounded electrical sys-
• A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-
tem or a 2-pronged adapter. You can
move ice and snow from the windows
Allow greater following distances on
be seriously injured by an electrical
and wiper blades.
slippery roads.
shock if you use an ungrounded
Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
• Asturdy,flatboardtobeplacedunderthe
connection.
jack to give it firm support.
These may appear on an otherwise
Disconnect and properly store the
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch
• A shovel to dig the vehicle out of
engine block heater cord before
of ice is seen ahead, brake before
snowdrifts.
starting the engine. Damage to the
reaching it. Try not to brake while on
• Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-
cord could result in an electrical
the ice, and avoid any sudden steer-
washer fluid reservoir.
shock and can cause serious injury.
ing maneuvers.
Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
Do not use the cruise control (if so
extension cord rated for at least 10 A.
equipped) on slippery roads.
Plug the extension cord into a
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
Ground Fault Interrupt
(GFI) pro-
gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
tected, grounded
110-VAC outlet.
Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
Failure to use the proper extension
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
around your vehicle.
cord or a grounded outlet can result
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
in a fire or electrical shock and cause
have much less traction or “grip” un-
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
serious personal injury.
der these conditions. Try to avoid
equipped)
driving on wet ice until the road is
To use the engine block heater:
Engine block heaters are used to assist
salted or sanded.
with cold temperature starting.
1. Turn the engine off.
Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
The engine block heater should be used
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine
with care. If accelerating or down-
when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C)
block heater cord.
shifting too fast, the drive wheels will
or lower.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a
lose even more traction.
grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
5-130
Starting and driving
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground
For 5MT models
Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
When parking in an area where the outside
110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), the park-
5. The engine block heater must be
ing brake, if applied, may freeze in place and
plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, de-
may be difficult to release.
pending on outside temperatures, to
For safe parking, it is recommended that
properly warm the engine coolant. Use
you place the shift lever in the 1 (1st) or R
an appropriate timer to turn the engine
(Reverse) position and securely block the
block heater on.
wheels.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and
properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.
PARKING BRAKE
For CVT models
When parking in an area where the outside
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), the park-
ing brake, if applied, may freeze in place and
may be difficult to release.
For safe parking, it is recommended that
you place the shift lever in the P (Park) po-
sition and securely block the wheels.
Starting and driving
5-131
MEMO
5-132
Starting and driving
6
In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch
6-2
Push starting
6-10
Emergency engine shut off
If your vehicle overheats
6-10
(Push-button ignition models only)
6-2
Towing your vehicle
6-11
Flat tire
6-3
Towing recommended by NISSAN
6-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Vehicle recovery
(TPMS)
6-3
(freeing a stuck vehicle)
6-14
Changing a flat tire
6-3
Jump starting
6-8
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
(Push-button ignition models only)
To shut off the engine in an emergency
Turn signals do not work when the
situation while driving, perform the follow-
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
ing procedure:
The flashers will operate with the ignition
- Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch placed in any position.
switch three consecutive times in less
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use
than 1.5 seconds, or
of the hazard warning flasher switch
- Push and hold the push-button ignition
while driving.
switch for more than 2 seconds.
LIC0394
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force
you to drive so slowly that your ve-
hicle might become a hazard to other
traffic.
6-2
In case of emergency
FLAT TIRE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
If the low tire pressure warning light
When using a wheel without the
SYSTEM (TPMS)
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
will not function and the low tire
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pres-
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
pressure warning light will flash for
sure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors
off the road to a safe location and
approximately 1 minute. The light will
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
remain on after 1 minute. Have your
When the low tire pressure warning light is
Driving with under-inflated tires may
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
lit, and the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
permanently damage the tires and
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
warning message is displayed in the trip
increase the likelihood of tire failure.
mended that you visit a NISSAN
computer, one or more of your tires is sig-
Serious vehicle damage could occur
dealer for these services.
nificantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is be-
and may lead to an accident and
Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
ing driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS
could result in serious personal in-
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
will activate and warn you of it by the low
jury. Check the tire pressure for all
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
tire pressure warning light. This system will
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
sure sensors.
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
the recommended COLD tire pres-
speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h). For addi-
Replacing tires with those not origi-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading
tional information, see “Warning lights, indi-
nally specified by NISSAN could af-
Information label to turn the low tire
cator lights and audible reminders” (P. 2-11),
fect the proper operation of the
pressure warning light OFF. If the
and
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TPMS.
light still illuminates while driving af-
(TPMS)” (P. 5-5)
ter adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
may be flat or the TPMS may be mal-
WARNING
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
functioning. If you have a flat tire, re-
below:
Radio waves could adversely affect
place it with a spare tire as soon as
electric medical equipment. Those
possible. If no tire is flat and all tires
Stopping the vehicle
who use a pacemaker should contact
are properly inflated, have the ve-
the electric medical equipment
hicle checked. It is recommended
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
manufacturer for the possible influ-
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
away from traffic.
ences before use.
service.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
In case of emergency
6-3
3.
Park on a level surface and apply the
parking brake. Shift the manual trans-
mission into R (Reverse) or the Continu-
ously Variable Transmission into P (Park).
4.
Turn off the engine.
5.
Raise the hood to warn other traffic and
to signal professional road assistance
personnel that you need assistance.
6.
Have all passengers get out of the ve-
hicle and stand in a safe place, away
from traffic and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
LCE2142
Make sure the parking brake is se-
A.
Blocks
curely applied and the manual trans-
mission is shifted into R (Reverse), or
B.
Flat tire
the Continuously Variable Transmis-
Blocking wheels
sion into P (Park).
Place suitable blocks at both the front and
Never change tires when the vehicle
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the
is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving
LCE2444
This is hazardous.
when it is jacked up.
Never change tires if oncoming traf-
Getting the spare tire and tools
fic is close to your vehicle. Wait for
WARNING
1
professional road assistance.
Remove the bag containing the jacking rod
Be sure to block the wheel as the ve-
2
hicle may move and result in personal
3 , collapse the jack from
injury.
the storage location. If necessary, remove
the spare tire first to easily access the jack.
6-4
In case of emergency
SCE0913
SCE0630
LCE2235
To remove the spare tire, loosen the bolt by
Removing wheel cover (if so
Jacking up vehicle and removing
turning counterclockwise. Once free, re-
equipped)
the damaged tire
move the bolt. Remove the spare tire.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not use your hands to pry off wheel
Never get under the vehicle while it is
Do not touch floor metal directly. Doing
caps or wheel covers. Doing so could
supported only by the jack. If it is nec-
so could result in any burns.
result in personal injury.
essary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
To remove the wheel cover, use the jacking
1
as illustrated.
Use only the jack provided with your
vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use
2
between the wheel and
the jack provided with your vehicle
jacking rod to prevent damaging the wheel
on other vehicles. The jack is de-
and wheel cover.
signed for lifting only your vehicle
Use caution not to scratch the wheel cover
during a tire change.
or wheel surface.
In case of emergency
6-5
Use the correct jack-up points. Never
use any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.
Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
Never use blocks on or under the
jack.
Do not start or run the engine while
vehicle is on the jack. It may cause
the vehicle to move. This is especially
true for vehicles with limited slip
differentials.
Do not allow passengers to stay in
the vehicle while it is on the jack.
SCE0002
Never run the engine with a wheel(s)
Always refer to the proper illustrations for
2.
Place the jack directly under the jack-up
off the ground. It may cause the ve-
the correct placement and jack-up points
point as illustrated so the top of the jack
hicle to move.
for your specific vehicle model and jack
contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point.
type.
Align the jack head between the
2
notches in the front or the rear. Also fit
Carefully read the caution label attached
the groove of the jack head between the
to the jack body and the following in-
notches.
structions.
The jack should be used on firm and
1. Loosen each wheel nut 1 or 2 turns by
level ground.
turning counterclockwise with the wheel
nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel
3.
To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack
nuts until the tire is off the ground.
lever and rod with both hands. Carefully
raise the vehicle until the tire clears the
ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and
then remove the tire.
6-6
In case of emergency
4.
Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
touches the ground. Then, with the
pressure.
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
nuts securely in the sequence as illus-
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
D ). Lower the vehicle
than 1 mi (1.6 km).
completely.
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
WARNING
Tire and Loading Information Label.
After adjusting the tire pressure to the
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
COLD tire pressure, the display of the tire
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
pressure information may show higher
wheel to become loose or come off.
pressure than the COLD tire pressure af-
This could cause an accident.
ter the vehicle has been driven more
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
than 1 mile (1.6 km). This is because the
WCE0048
studs or nuts. This could cause the
tire pressurizes as the tire temperature
nuts to become loose.
rises. This does not indicate a system
Installing the spare tire
Retighten the wheel nuts when the
malfunction.
The spare tire is designed for emergency
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
5. Securely store the flat tire in the vehicle.
use. For additional information, see
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
“Wheels and tires” (P. 8-27).
etc.).
NOTE:
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
You may need to remove the wheel cap
between the wheel and hub.
nuts to the specified torque with a
(if so equipped) to secure the damaged
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and
torque wrench.
tire using the spare tire clamp.
tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
83 ft-lb (113 N·m)
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten
wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
D ) until
to specification at all times. It is recom-
they are tight.
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specification at each lubrication interval.
In case of emergency
6-7
JUMP STARTING
To start your engine with a booster battery,
WARNING
the instructions and precautions below
Always make sure that the spare tire
must be followed.
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can be-
WARNING
come dangerous projectiles in an ac-
If done incorrectly, jump starting can
cident or sudden stop.
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
The spare tire is designed for emer-
in severe injury or death. It could also
gency use. For additional informa-
damage your vehicle.
tion, see specific instructions under
Explosive hydrogen gas is always
the heading
“Wheels
and
tires”
present in the vicinity of the battery.
(P. 8-27).
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.
WCE0157
Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
6.
Install
the jack in its storage area and
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
tighten the jack screw clockwise.
corrosive sulfuric acid solution which
7. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk
can cause severe burns. If the fluid
floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
should come into contact with any-
thing, immediately flush the con-
8. Close the trunk.
tacted area with water.
Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.
6-8
In case of emergency
Whenever working on or near a bat-
tery, always wear suitable eye pro-
tectors (for example, goggles or in-
dustrial safety spectacles) and
remove rings, metal bands, or any
other jewelry. Do not lean over the
battery when jump starting.
Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.
Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.
LCE2223
2.
Apply the parking brake. Move the shift
WARNING
lever to N (Neutral) (manual transmis-
Always follow the instructions below.
sion) or P (Park) (Continuously Variable
Failure to do so could result in damage
Transmission). Switch off all unneces-
to the charging system and cause per-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater, air
sonal injury.
conditioner, etc.).
1. If the booster battery is in another ve-
3.
Place the ignition switch to the LOCK or
hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
OFF position.
their batteries near each other.
4.
Connect the jumper cables in the se-
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
D ).
In case of emergency
6-9
PUSH STARTING
IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
If your vehicle is overheating, indicated by
CAUTION
CAUTION
an extremely high temperature gauge
Always connect positive (+) to posi-
Do not push start this vehicle. The
reading (if so equipped) a red high tem-
tive
(+) and negative
(−) to body
three-way catalyst may be
perature warning light
(if so equipped),
ground (for example, strut mounting
damaged.
or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.) — not to
abnormal noise, etc. take the following
Continuously Variable Transmission
the battery.
(CVT) and manual transmission mod-
steps.
Make sure the jumper cables do not
els cannot be push-started or tow-
touch moving parts in the engine
started. Attempting to do so may
WARNING
compartment and that the cable
cause transmission damage.
Do not continue to drive if your ve-
clamps do not contact any other
For manual transmission models,
hicle overheats. Doing so could cause
metal.
never try to start the vehicle by tow-
engine damage or vehicle fire.
ing it. When the engine starts, the for-
5.
Start the engine of the booster vehicle
To avoid the danger of being scalded,
ward surge could cause the vehicle to
and let it run for a few minutes.
never remove the coolant reservoir
collide with the tow vehicle.
cap while the engine is still hot. When
6.
Keep the engine speed of the booster
Continuously Variable Transmission
the coolant reservoir cap is removed,
vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start the
(CVT) models cannot be push-
pressurized hot water will spurt out,
engine of the vehicle being jump
started or tow-started. Attempting
possibly causing serious injury.
started.
to do so may cause transmission
Do not open the hood if steam is
damage.
CAUTION
coming out
1.
Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap-
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
ply the parking brake and move the shift
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
lever to N (Neutral) (manual transmis-
does not start right away, place the ig-
sion) or to P (Park) (Continuously Variable
nition switch in the OFF position and
Transmission).
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.
Do not stop the engine.
7. After starting the engine, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.
6-10
In case of emergency
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial
WARNING
windows, move the heater or air condi-
in Canada) and local regulations for towing
tioner temperature control to maximum
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
must be followed. Incorrect towing equip-
hot and fan control to high speed.
jewelry or clothing to come into con-
ment could damage your vehicle. Towing in-
tact with, or get caught in, engine belts
structions are available from a NISSAN
3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
or the engine cooling fan. The engine
dealer. Local service operators are generally
steam or coolant escaping from the ra-
cooling fan can start at any time.
familiar with the applicable laws and proce-
diator before opening the hood.
(If
dures for towing. To assure proper towing
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
6.
After the engine cools down, check the
and to prevent accidental damage to your
the engine). Do not open the hood fur-
coolant level in the engine coolant res-
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a ser-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
ervoir tank with the engine running. Add
vice operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable
seen.
coolant to the engine coolant reservoir
to have the service operator carefully read
tank if necessary. Have your vehicle re-
4. Open the engine hood.
the following precautions:
paired. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
towed.
burned.
Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan
is running. The radiator hoses and radia-
CAUTION
tor should not leak water. If coolant is
leaking, the water pump belt is missing
When towing, make sure that the trans-
or loose, or the cooling fan does not run,
mission, axles, steering system and
stop the engine.
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
In case of emergency
6-11
For additional information about towing
your vehicle behind a Recreational Vehicle
(RV), see “Flat towing” (P. 10-19).
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommends towing your vehicle
based upon the type of drivetrain. For addi-
tional information, refer to the diagrams in
this section to ensure that your vehicle is
properly towed.
LCE2345
Two-Wheel Drive models with
CAUTION
Continuously Variable
Never tow Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
Transmission (CVT) models with the
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
front wheels on the ground or four
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
wheels on the ground (forward or
ground or place the vehicle on a flatbed
backward), as this may cause serious
truck as illustrated.
and expensive damage to the trans-
mission. If it is necessary to tow the
vehicle with the rear wheels raised
always use towing dollies under the
front wheels.
6-12
In case of emergency
When towing Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models with the
rear wheels on the ground or on tow-
ing dollies:
-
Place the ignition switch in the
OFF position, and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or similar de-
vice. Never secure the steering
wheel by placing the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. This
may damage the steering lock
mechanism (for models with
a
steering lock mechanism).
LCE2346
Two-Wheel Drive models with
after every 500
miles of towing may cause
damage to the transmission’s internal
manual transmission
parts.
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies
be used when towing your vehicle or place
CAUTION
the vehicle on the flatbed truck as
illustrated.
Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
If you must use a pull behind tow truck put
If you have to tow manual transmis-
the manual transmission in N (Neutral).
sion models with the rear wheels on
Your vehicle speed should never exceed 60
the ground (if you do not use towing
mph (97 km/h) when towing your vehicle.
dollies) or four wheels on the ground:
After towing 500 miles, start and idle the
- Always release the parking brake.
engine with the transmission in N (Neutral)
- Move the transmission shift lever
for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
to the N (Neutral) position
In case of emergency
6-13
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
Observe the following restricted
Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to
etc., use the following procedure:
towing speeds and distances for
tow or free a stuck vehicle.
manual transmission models
Only use devices specifically de-
1.
Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
only:
signed for vehicle recovery and fol-
(VDC) System.
Speed: Below 60 mph (97 km/h)
low the manufacturer's instructions.
2.
Make sure the area in front and behind
Distance: Less than 500 miles (805
Always pull the recovery device
the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
km)
straight out from the front of the ve-
3.
Turn the steering wheel right and left to
When towing long distances or speeds in
hicle. Never pull at an angle.
clear an area around the front tires.
excess of 60 mph (97 km/h), remove the
Route recovery devices so they do
propeller shaft before towing to prevent
not touch any part of the vehicle ex-
4.
Slowly rock the vehicle forward and
damage to the transmission. For additional
cept the attachment point.
backward.
information, it is recommended that you
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
• Shift back and forth between R (Re-
visit a NISSAN dealer.
verse) and D (Drive) (Continuously Vari-
etc., use a tow strap or other device de-
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
signed specifically for vehicle recovery. Al-
able Transmission models) or 1st (Low)
and R (Reverse) (manual transmission
ways follow the manufacturer's instruc-
stuck vehicle)
tions for the recovery device.
models).
• Apply the accelerator as little as pos-
WARNING
Rocking a stuck vehicle
sible to maintain the rocking motion.
To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-
• Release the accelerator pedal before
sonal injury or death when recovering a
WARNING
shifting between R (Reverse) and D
stuck vehicle:
(Drive)
(Continuously Variable Trans-
Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
Contact a professional towing ser-
mission models) or 1st (Low) and R (Re-
Do not spin your tires at high speed.
verse) (manual transmission models).
vice to recover the vehicle if you have
This could cause them to explode
any questions regarding the recov-
• Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55
and result in serious injury. Parts of
ery procedure.
km/h).
your vehicle could also overheat and
Tow chains or cables must be at-
be damaged.
5.
If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few
tached only to main structural mem-
tries, contact a professional towing ser-
bers of the vehicle.
vice to remove the vehicle.
6-14
In case of emergency
7
Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior
7-2
Air fresheners
7-5
Washing
7-2
Floor mats (if so equipped)
7-6
Waxing
7-3
Seat belts
7-7
Removing spots
7-3
Corrosion protection
7-8
Underbody
7-3
Most common factors contributing to
Glass
7-3
vehicle corrosion
7-8
Aluminum alloy wheels (if so equipped)
7-4
Environmental factors influence the
Chrome parts
7-4
rate of corrosion
7-8
Tire dressings
7-4
Protect your vehicle from corrosion
7-8
Cleaning interior
7-5
CLEANING EXTERIOR
In order to maintain the appearance of
CAUTION
Do not wash the vehicle with strong
your vehicle, it is important to take proper
household soap, strong chemical de-
care of it.
Do not concentrate water spray di-
tergents, gasoline or solvents.
rectly on the sonar sensors (if so
To protect the paint surfaces, wash your
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
equipped) on the bumper as this will
vehicle as soon as you can:
light or while the vehicle body is hot,
result in damage to the sensors. Do
• After a rainfall to prevent possible dam-
as the surface may become
not use pressure washers capable of
age from acid rain.
water-spotted.
spraying water over 1,200 psi (8,274
• After driving on coastal roads.
Avoid using tight-napped or rough
kPa) to wash your vehicle. Use of
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
• When contaminants such as soot, bird
high-pressure washers over 1,200 psi
must be taken when removing
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
(8,274 kPa) can result in damage to or
caked-on dirt or other foreign sub-
bugs get on the paint surface.
removal of paint or graphics. Avoid
stances so the paint surface is not
• When dust or mud builds up on the
using a high-pressure washer closer
scratched or damaged.
surface.
than 12 inches (30 cm) to the vehicle.
Always use a wide-angle nozzle only,
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
Whenever possible, store or park your ve-
keep the nozzle moving and do not
clean water.
hicle inside a garage or in a covered area.
concentrate the water spray on any
Inside edges, seams and folds on the
When it is necessary to park outside, park in
one area.
doors, hatches and hood are particularly
a shady area or protect the vehicle with a
Do not use car washes that use acid
vulnerable to the effects of road salt. There-
body cover.
in the detergent. Some car washes,
fore, these areas must be cleaned regularly.
Be careful not to scratch the paint sur-
especially brushless ones, use some
Take care that the drain holes in the lower
face when putting on or removing the
acid for cleaning. The acid may react
edge of the door are open. Spray water
body cover.
with some plastic vehicle compo-
under the body and in the wheel wells to
nents, causing them to crack. This
loosen the dirt and wash away road salt.
WASHING
could affect their appearance, and
also could cause them not to func-
A damp chamois can be used to dry the
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty
tion properly. Always check with your
vehicle to avoid water spots.
of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly us-
car wash to confirm that acid is not
ing a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
used.
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed
with clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
7-2
Appearance and care
WAXING
UNDERBODY
Regular waxing protects the paint surface
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
is necessary to clean the underbody regu-
Polishing is recommended to remove
larly in order to prevent dirt and salt from
built-up wax residue and to avoid a weath-
building up and causing the acceleration of
ered appearance before re-applying wax.
corrosion on the underbody and suspen-
sion. Before the winter period and again in
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing
the spring, the underseal must be checked
the proper product.
and, if necessary, re-treated.
• Wax your vehicle only after a thorough
washing. Follow the instructions supplied
with the wax.
• Do not use a wax containing any abra-
sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.
WAI0007
Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
GLASS
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint fin-
When cleaning the rear window, it may be
ish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.
easier to clean if the high-mounted stop
light (if so equipped) is removed first.
REMOVING SPOTS
Be careful when removing the high-
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
mounted stop light to reduce the risk of
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
damaging the high-mounted stop light
from the surface of the paint to avoid last-
wires.
ing damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at a NISSAN dealer
To remove the high-mounted stop light:
or any automotive accessory store. It is
1
Push toward rear of vehicle.
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these products.
2
Lift to remove.
Appearance and care
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