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10 Technical and consumer information

Recommended fluids/lubricants and

Emission control information label . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Tire and Loading Information label . . . . . . . . . 10-13

Air conditioner specification label

capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Fuel recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Engine oil and oil filter

(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

Installing front license plate (if so equipped) . . . 10-13

Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Determining vehicle load capacity . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

Loading tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

Measurement of weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Flat towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Uniform tire quality grading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

Emission control system warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)

recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Air conditioner system (if so equipped)

refrigerant and oil recommendations. . . . . . . . 10-8

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

Wheels and tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10

Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10

When traveling or registering in another

country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Vehicle identification number

test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Event Data Recorders (EDR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order

(chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Engine serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

C.M.V.S.S. certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/

LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different.When refilling, follow the procedure

described in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Fluid type

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

Measure

US

Measure

Imperial

Measure

For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this

section.

Fuel

41 L

10-7/8 gal

9 gal

• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is

recommended.

With oil

filter

3.5 L

3.2 L

3-3/4 qt

3-1/8 qt

2-7/8 qt

Engine oil*1

• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic

0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage

caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recom-

mended is not covered under Nissan’s/Infiniti’s New Vehicle Lim-

ited Warranty. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil

filter recommendations” in this section.

change

Drain and refill

*1: For additional information, refer

to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ”

section in this manual.

Without

oil filter

change

3-3/8 qt

With automatic trans-

mission

With manual transmis-

sion

6.6 L

6.7 L

1-3/4 gal

1-1/2 gal

Engine coolant

with reservoir

• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze/ Coolant (blue)

or equivalent

• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85

or equivalent

• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not

available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a tempo-

rary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmis-

sion Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is available.

• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF

• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN

Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic

transmission durability, and may damage the automatic

transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Lim-

ited Warranty.

Manual transmission gear oil

Automatic transmission fluid

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Fluid type

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

Measure

US

Measure

Imperial

Measure

• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent

DOT 3

*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

• NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid

Multi-purpose grease

—

• HFC-134a (R-134a)

Air conditioning system refrigerant

• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so

equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.

• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type UV Luminous Oil or equiva-

lent

Air conditioning system oil

Windshield-washer fluid

—

• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so

equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.

• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-

freeze or equivalent

3.5 L

7/8 gal

3/4 gal

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-

tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock In-

dex) number (Research octane number 91).

∙ Do not use a fuel containing more

than 15% ethanol in your vehicle. Your

vehicle is not designed to run on a fuel

containing more than 15% ethanol.

Using a fuel containing more than 15%

ethanol in a vehicle not specifically

designed for a fuel containing more

than 15% ethanol can adversely affect

the emission control devices and sys-

tems of the vehicle. Damage caused

by such fuel is not covered by the

NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

∙ U.S. government regulations require

ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-

tified by a small, square, orange and

black label with the common abbre-

viation or the appropriate percentage

for that region.

CAUTION

Gasoline specifications

∙ Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door

label can operate on E-85. Fuel system

or other damage can occur if E-85 is

used in vehicles that are not designed

to run on E-85.

NISSAN recommends using gasoline that

meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)

specifications where it is available. Many of

the automobile manufacturers developed

this specification to improve emission con-

trol system and vehicle performance. Ask

your service station manager if the gaso-

line meets the WWFC specifications.

∙ Using a fuel other than that specified

could adversely affect the emission

control system, and may also affect

the warranty coverage.

∙ Do not use fuel that contains the oc-

tane booster methylcyclopentadienyl

manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using

fuel containing MMT may adversely

affect vehicle performance and ve-

hicle emissions. Not all fuel dispens-

ers are labeled to indicate MMT con-

tent, so you may have to consult your

gasoline retailer for more details.

Note that Federal and California laws

prohibit the use of MMT in reformu-

lated gasoline.

∙ Under no circumstances should

leaded gasoline be used, because this

will damage the three-way catalyst.

a

Reformulated gasoline

Some fuel suppliers are now producing re-

formulated gasolines. These gasolines are

specially designed to reduce vehicle emis-

sions. NISSAN supports efforts towards

cleaner air and suggests that you use re-

formulated gasoline when available.

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∙

If a methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 5% methanol

(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It

Gasoline containing oxygenates

E–15 fuel

E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%

fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline.

E-15 can only be used in vehicles designed

to run on E-15 fuel. U.S. government regula-

tions require fuel ethanol dispensing

pumps to be identified with small, square,

orange and black label with the common

abbreviation or the appropriate percent-

age for that region.

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain-

ing oxygenates such as ethanol, Methyl

Tert-butyl Ether (MTBE) and methanol with

or without advertising their presence.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

fuels of which the oxygenate content and

the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN can-

not be readily determined. If in doubt, ask

your service station manager.

should also contain

a

suitable

amount of appropriate cosolvents

and corrosion inhibitors. If not prop-

erly formulated with appropriate co-

solvents and corrosion inhibitors,

such methanol blends may cause fuel

system damage and/or vehicle per-

formance problems. At this time, suf-

ficient data is not available to ensure

that all methanol blends are suitable

for use in NISSAN vehicles.

E–85 fuel

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,

please take the following precautions as

the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle

performance problems and/or fuel system

damage.

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%

fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.

E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel

Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 in your ve-

hicle. U.S. government regulations require

fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-

tified by a small, square, orange and black

label with the common abbreviation or the

appropriate percentage for that region.

If any driveability problems such as engine

stalling and difficult hot-starting are expe-

rienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels,

immediately change to a non-oxygenate

fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.

∙

The fuel should be unleaded and have

an octane rating no lower than that

recommended for unleaded gasoline.

Take care not to spill gasoline during re-

fueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates

can cause paint damage.

∙

If an oxygenate-blend other than

methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 15% oxygenate.

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However, now and then you may notice

light spark knock for a short time while

accelerating or driving up hills. This is not

a cause for concern, because you get the

greatest fuel benefit when there is light

spark knock for a short time under heavy

engine load.

Fuel containing MMT

Octane rating tips

MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-

nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting ad-

ditive. NISSAN does not recommend the

use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may

adversely affect vehicle performance, in-

cluding the emissions control system. Note

that while some fuel pumps label MMT

content, not all do, so you may have to

consult your gasoline retailer for more de-

tails.

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating lower than recommended can

cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”

(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping

noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine

damage. If you detect a persistent heavy

spark knock even when using gasoline

of the stated octane rating, or if you hear

steady spark knock while holding a

steady speed on level roads, it is recom-

mended that you have a NISSAN dealer

correct the condition. Failure to correct

the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for

which NISSAN is not responsible.

Aftermarket fuel additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

any aftermarket fuel additives (for ex-

ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane

booster, intake valve deposit removers,

etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of

these additives intended for gum, varnish

or deposit removal may contain active sol-

vents or similar ingredients that can be

harmful to the fuel system and engine.

Incorrect ignition timing may result in

spark knock, after-run and/or overheating,

which may cause excessive fuel consump-

tion or engine damage. If any of the above

symptoms are encountered, have your ve-

hicle checked. It is recommended that you

visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.

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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 viscos-

ity other than that recommended could

cause serious engine damage.

LTI2051

Select only engine oils that meet the

American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-

cation or International Lubricant Standard-

ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)

certification and SAE viscosity 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.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

RECOMMENDATIONS

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade,

quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure

satisfactory engine life and performance.

For additional information, refer to “Recom-

mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”

in this section. NISSAN recommends the

use of an energy conserving oil in order to

improve fuel economy.

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.”

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For additional information, refer to the

“Maintenance and schedules” section of

this manual.

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your

NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s

ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does

not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain

government regulations require the recov-

ery and recycling of any refrigerant during

automotive air conditioner system service.

A NISSAN dealer has the trained techni-

cians and equipment needed to recover

and recycle your air conditioner system re-

frigerant.

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 en-

gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-

fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil

and filter change intervals could reduce

engine life. Damage to the engine caused

by improper maintenance or use of incor-

rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is

not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle

Limited Warranty.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if so

equipped) REFRIGERANT AND OIL

RECOMMENDATIONS

The air conditioner system in your

NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the

refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,

NISSAN A/C system oil UV Luminous Oil

or the exact equivalents.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer when servicing your air conditioner

system.

CAUTION

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 recom-

mended change interval. Oil and filter

change intervals depend upon how you

use your vehicle.

The use of any other refrigerant or oil

will cause severe damage to the air con-

ditioning system and will require the re-

placement of all air conditioner system

components.

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

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SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

Model

HR16DE

Type

Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

4-cylinder, inline

78.0 x 83.6 (3.071 x 3.291)

1,598 (97.51)

Cylinder arrangement

Bore x Stroke

Displacement

Firing order

mm (in)

cm³(cu in)

1–3–4–2

Idle speed

M/T

A/T in N (Neutral) position

Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle

speed)

No adjustment is necessary.

CO % at idle

Spark plug

Spark plug gap (Nominal)

PLZKAR6A-11

1.1 (0.043)

mm (in)

Camshaft operation

Timing chain

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

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WHEELS AND TIRES

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Body Type

Hatchback

Wheel type

Size

Offset mm (in)

Steel

Aluminum

15 x 5.5J

16 x 6.0J

50 (1.97)

55 (2.17)

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

mm (in)

3,827 (150.7)

1,665 (65.6)

mm (in)

R15

mm (in)

1,535 (60.4)

1,539 (60.6)

Tire size

P185/60R15

185/55R16

R16

Front Track

Rear Track

R15

R16

mm (in)

1,460 (57.5)

1,450 (57.1)

R15

R16

mm (in)

1,465 (57.7)

1,455 (57.3)

Spare tire

T125/70D15

Wheelbase

mm (in)

2,450 (96.5)

Gross vehicle weight rating

Gross axle weight rating

Refer to the “C.M.V.S.S. certifica-

tion label” on the center pillar

between the driver’s side front

and rear doors.

Front

Rear

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WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING

IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-

hicle in another country, 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 gaso-

line vehicles must be operated with un-

leaded 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.

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LTI2010

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(chassis number)

The vehicle identification number is lo-

cated as shown.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(VIN) PLATE

The vehicle identification number (VIN)

plate is attached as shown. This number is

the identification for your vehicle and is

used in the vehicle registration.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicle

emission control and safety standards

vary according to the country, state, prov-

ince or district; therefore, vehicle specifica-

tions may differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken into an-

other country, state, province or district

and registered, its modifications, trans-

portation and registration are the re-

sponsibility of the user. NISSAN is not re-

sponsible for any inconvenience that

may result.

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LTI2020

STI0349

LTI2004

HR16DE

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine as

C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL

EMISSION CONTROL

INFORMATION LABEL

The emission control information label is

attached to the underside of the hood as

shown.

The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dard (C.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed

as shown. This label contains valuable ve-

hicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle

Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR), month and year of manu-

facture, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),

etc. Review it carefully.

shown.

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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

(if so equipped)

LTI0084

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION

LABEL

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire

and Loading Information label. The label is

located as shown.

LTI2048

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION

LABEL (if so equipped)

The air conditioner specification label is af-

fixed as shown.

LTI2350

1

Mount the license plate to the fascia

᭺

using two M6-14mm bolts (not supplied)

through the nuts. Center the license plate

in the fascia and tighten securely.

Technical and consumer information 10-13

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING

∙ It is extremely dangerous to

ride in a cargo area inside a ve-

hicle. 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.

∙ GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb

weight plus the combined weight

of passengers and cargo.

∙ Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load

limit, Total load capacity - maxi-

mum 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 ve-

hicle is used to tow a trailer, the

trailer tongue weight must be in-

cluded as part of the cargo load.

This information is located on the

Tire and Loading Information la-

bel.

∙ GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) - maximum total combined

weight of the unloaded vehicle,

passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer

tongue load and any other op-

tional equipment. This informa-

tion is located on the C.M.V.S.S.

certification label.

∙ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -

maximum weight (load) limit

specified for the front or rear axle.

This information is located on the

C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

TERMS

∙ Cargo capacity

-

permissible

weight of cargo, the subtracted

weight of occupants from the

load limit.

It is important to familiarize yourself

with the following terms before

loading your vehicle:

∙ GCWR (Gross Combined Weight

rating) - The maximum total

weight rating of the vehicle, pas-

sengers, cargo, and trailer.

∙ Curb Weight (actual weight of

your vehicle) - vehicle weight in-

cluding: standard parts, fluids,

emergency tools, and spare tire

assembly. This weight does not

include passengers and cargo.

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3. After loading (cargo and pas-

sengers), re-weigh your vehicle

to determine if either GVWR or

GAWR for your vehicle is ex-

ceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, re-

move cargo as necessary. If ei-

ther the front or rear GAWR is

exceeded, shift the load or re-

move cargo as necessary.

DETERMINING VEHICLE LOAD

CAPACITY

The load capacity of this vehicle is

determined by weight, not by avail-

able cargo space. For example, a lug-

gage rack, bike carrier, car-top car-

rier or similar equipment does not

increase load carrying capacity of

your vehicle.

To determine vehicle load capacity:

Vehicle weight can be determined

by using a commercial-grade scale,

found at places such as a truck stop,

gravel quarry, grain elevator, or a

scrap metal recycling facility.

1. Determine the curb weight of

your vehicle.

2. Compare the curb weight

amount to the GVWR specified

for your vehicle to determine

how much more weight your ve-

hicle can carry.

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Steps for determining correct

load limit

1. Locate the statement “The com-

bined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX

lbs. or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s

Tire and Loading Information la-

bel.

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 lbs. or XXX kg.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For ex-

ample, if the XXX amount equals

1,400 lbs. and there will be five

150 lbs. passengers in your ve-

hicle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capac-

ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150) =

650 lbs.) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =

300 kg.)

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Example

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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.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

WARNING

Secure loose items to prevent

weight shifts that could affect the

balance of your vehicle.When the ve-

hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and

weigh the front and the rear wheels

separately to determine axle loads.

Individual axle loads should not ex-

ceed 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 cer-

tification label. If weight ratings are

exceeded, move or remove items to

bring all weights below the ratings.

∙ 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

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 handles. This

could result in loss of control

and cause personal injury.

Overloading and improper load-

ing not only can shorten the life

of your vehicle and the tire, but

can also cause unsafe vehicle

handling and longer braking dis-

tances. This may cause a prema-

ture tire failure which could re-

sult in a serious accident and

personal injury. Failures caused

by overloading are not covered

by the vehicle’s warranty.

Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-

firm that you do not exceed the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

or the Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR) for your vehicle. For addi-

tional information, refer to “Measure-

ment of weights” in this section.

Also check tires for proper inflation

pressures. For additional informa-

tion, refer to “Tire and Loading Infor-

mation label” in this section.

∙

LOADING TIPS

∙ The GVW must not exceed GVWR

or GAWR as specified on the C.M-

.V.S.S. certification label.

∙ Do not load the front and rear

axle to the GAWR. Doing so will

exceed the GVWR.

Technical and consumer information 10-17

TOWING A TRAILER

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.

DOT (Department of Transportation) Qual-

ity Grades: All passenger car tires must

conform to federal safety requirements in

addition to these grades.

Manual Transmission (if so

equipped)

FLAT TOWING

∙

Always tow with the manual transmis-

sion in Neutral.

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 ve-

hicle, such as a motor home.

Quality grades can be found where appli-

cable on the tire sidewall between tread

shoulder and maximum section width. For

example:

∙

After towing 805 km (500 miles), start

and idle the engine with the transmis-

sion in Neutral for two minutes. Failure

to idle the engine after every 805 km

(500 miles) of towing may cause dam-

age to internal transmission parts.

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature

A

CAUTION

∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can

result in severe transmission damage.

∙ Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-

ways tow forward, never backward.

Treadwear

Automatic Transmission (if so

equipped)

To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto-

matic transmission, an appropriate vehicle

dolly MUST be placed under the towed ve-

hicle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly

manufacturer’s recommendations when

using their product.

The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-

ing based on the wear rate of the tire when

tested under controlled conditions on a

specified government test course. For ex-

ample, 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.

∙ Never tow your front wheel drive ve-

hicle with the front tires on the

ground. Doing so may cause serious

and expensive damage to the

powertrain.

∙

DO NOT tow any automatic transmis-

sion vehicle with all four wheels on the

ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL

DAMAGE internal transmission parts

due to lack of transmission lubrication.

∙ For emergency towing procedures re-

fer to “Towing recommended by

NISSAN” in the “In case of emergency”

section of this manual.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

WARRANTY

Traction AA, A, B and C

Temperature A, B and C

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the fol-

lowing emission warranties:

The traction grades, from highest to low-

est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades repre-

sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-

ment as measured under controlled

conditions on specified government test

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction perfor-

mance.

The temperature grades are A (the high-

est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-

tance to the generation of heat, and its

ability to dissipate heat when tested under

controlled conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-

perature can cause the material of the tire

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex-

cessive 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 Mo-

tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades

B and A represent higher levels of perfor-

mance on the laboratory test wheel than

the minimum required by law.

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of this warranty may be found with

other vehicle warranties in your Warranty

Information Booklet which comes with

your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a

Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost,

you may obtain a replacement by writing

to:

WARNING

∙

Nissan Canada Inc.

The traction grade assigned to this tire

is based on straight-ahead braking

traction tests, and does not include ac-

celeration, cornering, hydroplaning, or

peak traction characteristics.

5290 Orbitor Drive

Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that is properly in-

flated 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.

Technical and consumer information 10-19

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/

MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

Due to legal requirements in some Cana-

dian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-

quired to be in what is called the “ready

condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance

(I/M) test of the emission control system.

If you believe that your vehicle has a Additional information concerning

motor vehicle safety may be obtained

from Transport Canada’s Road Safety

Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371

or online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety

defect which could cause a crash or

could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform Trans-

port Canada in addition to notifying

NISSAN.

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 ve-

hicle.

(English

speakers)

or

www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere

(French speakers).

If Transport Canada receives com-

plaints, it may open an investigation,

and if it finds that a safety defect

exists in a group of vehicles, it may

request that NISSAN conduct a recall

To notify NISSAN of any safety con-

cerns please contact our Consumer

Information Centre toll free at 1-800-

387-0122.

If a powertrain system component is re-

paired or the battery is disconnected, the

vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-

tion. 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 condi-

tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you

visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-

dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.

campaign.

However,

Transport

Canada cannot become involved in

individual problems between you,

your dealer, or NISSAN.

You may contact Transport Canada’s

Defect Investigations and Recalls Divi-

sion toll free at 1-800-333-0510. You

may also report safety defects online

at:

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-

Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-

cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speakers)

or

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-

Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-

cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers)

10-20 Technical and consumer information

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE

MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

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 ve-

hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-

signed to record data related to vehicle dy-

namics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-

cord such data as:

These data can help provide a better un-

derstanding of the circumstances in which

crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-

trivial 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 enforcement, could combine the EDR

data with the type of personally identifying

data routinely acquired during a crash in-

vestigation.

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 Manuals can also be pur-

chased.

For USA

For current pricing and availability of Genu-

ine NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:

∙

How various systems in your vehicle

were operating;

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 enforce-

ment, 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.

www.nissan-techinfo.com

Whether or not the driver and passen-

ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

For current pricing and availability of Genu-

ine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:

How far (if at all) the driver was depress-

ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;

and,

1-800-247-5321

For Canada

To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN

Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this

model year and prior, please contact the

nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-

ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your

area, call the NISSAN Information Center at

1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep-

resentative will assist you.

∙

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

Sounds are not recorded.

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