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WARNING

쐌 Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the support

of others alone in your vehicle. Pets

should not be left alone either. They

could accidentally injure themselves

or others through inadvertent opera-

tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot,

sunny days, temperatures in a closed

vehicle could quickly become high

enough to cause severe or possibly

fatal injuries to people or animals.

쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre-

vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not

place cargo higher than the seat-

backs. In a sudden stop or collision,

unsecured cargo could cause per-

sonal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not breathe exhaust gases; they con-

tain colorless and odorless carbon mon-

oxide. Carbon monoxide is dangerous.

It can cause unconsciousness or death.

쐌 If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all

windows fully open, and have the

vehicle inspected immediately.

쐌 Do not run the engine in closed

spaces such as a garage.

쐌 Do not park the vehicle with the en-

gine running for any extended length

of time.

쐌 Keep the back door closed while driv-

ing, otherwise exhaust gases could

be drawn into the passenger com-

partment. If you must drive with the

back door open, follow these precau-

tions:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the air recirculation button off

and the fan control at the highest

position to circulate the air.

쐌 If electrical wiring or other cable con-

nections must pass to a trailer

through the seal on the back door or

the body, follow the manufacturer’s

recommendation to prevent carbon

monoxide entry into the vehicle.

쐌 If a special body or other equipment

is added for recreational or other

usage, follow the manufacturer’s rec-

ommendation to prevent carbon

monoxide entry into the vehicle.

(Some recreational vehicle appli-

ances such as stoves, refrigerator,

heaters, etc. may also generate car-

bon monoxide.)

쐌 The exhaust system and body should

be inspected by a qualified mechanic

whenever:

a. The vehicle is raised for service.

b. You suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering into the passenger

compartment.

c. You notice a change in the sound

of the exhaust system.

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d. You have had an accident involv-

ing damage to the exhaust system,

underbody, or rear of the vehicle.

THREE WAY CATALYST

The three way catalyst is an emission control

device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust

gases in the converter are burned at high tem-

peratures to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

쐌 The exhaust gas and the exhaust sys-

tem are very hot. Keep people, ani-

mals or flammable materials away

from the exhaust system compo-

nents.

쐌 Do not stop or park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry

grass, waste paper or rags. They may

ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits

from leaded gasoline seriously re-

duce the three way catalyst’s ability

to help reduce exhaust pollutants.

쐌 Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-

tions in the ignition, fuel injection, or

electrical systems can cause overrich

fuel flow into the three way catalyst,

causing it to overheat. Do not keep

driving if the engine misfires, or if

noticeable loss of performance or

other unusual operating conditions

are detected. Have the vehicle in-

spected promptly by a NISSAN

dealer.

쐌 Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

ing the three way catalyst.

쐌 Do not race the engine while warm-

ing it up.

쐌 Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND

ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe

and prudent manner may result in loss

of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey

all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,

high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma-

neuvers, because these driving practices could

cause you to lose control of your vehicle. As

with any vehicle, a loss of control could

result in a collision with other vehicles or

objects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,

particularly if the loss of control causes the

vehicle to slide sideways. Be attentive at all

times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive

when under the influence of alcohol or drugs

(including prescription or over-the-counter

drugs which may cause drowsiness). Always

wear your seat belt. See “Seat belts” in the “1.

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system” section. Also instruct your pas-

sengers to do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in

collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an

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unbelted or improperly belted person is

significantly more likely to be injured or

killed than a person properly wearing a

seat belt.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFFROAD

DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher

rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Utility vehicle have a higher ground clearance

than passenger vehicles to make them capable

of performing in a variety of on-pavement and

offroad applications. Higher ground clearance

gives the utility vehicle a higher center of gravity

than passenger vehicles. An advantage of higher

ground clearance is a better view of the road,

allowing you to anticipate problems. However,

utility vehicles are not designed for cornering at

the same speeds as passenger two-wheel drive

vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are

designed to perform satisfactorily under offroad

conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or

abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to

operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss

of control or vehicle rollover.

Be sure to read the driving safety precautions

later in this section.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND

DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco-

hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream

reduces coordination, delays reaction

time and impairs judgment. Driving after

drinking alcohol increases the likeli-

hood of being involved in an accident

injuring yourself and others. Addition-

ally, if you are injured in the accident,

alcohol can increase the severity of the

injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. You must

not drive under the influence of alcohol. Every

year thousands of people are injured or killed in

alcohol related accidents. Although the local

laws vary on what is considered to be legally

intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol affects all

people differently and most people underesti-

mate the effects of alcohol.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!

And that’s true for drugs too (over the counter,

prescription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if

your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by

alcohol, drugs, or some other physical condition.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

쐌 Drive carefully when off the road and

avoid dangerous areas. Every person

who drives or rides in this vehicle

should be seated with their seat belt

fastened. This will keep you and your

passengers in position when driving

over rough terrain.

쐌 Before driving up or down grades,

check the road surface for bumps or

potholes. Be sure to climb a gentle

slope and descend a gentle slope.

쐌 Do not drive across steep slopes.

Instead drive either straight up or

straight down the slopes. Off-road

vehicles can tip over sideways much

more easily than they can forward or

backward.

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쐌 Many hills are too steep for any ve-

hicle. If you drive up them, you may

stall. If you drive down them, you may

not be able to control your speed. If

you drive across them, you may roll

over.

쐌 Do not shift gears while driving on

downhill grades as this could cause

loss of control of the vehicle.

쐌 Be sure to use the engine brake. The

foot brake performance may be re-

duced, resulting in a possible acci-

dent.

쐌 Stay alert when driving to the top of a

hill. At the top there could be a drop-

off or other hazard that could cause

an accident.

쐌 If your engine stalls or you cannot

make it to the top of a steep hill,

never attempt to turn around. Your

vehicle could tip or roll over. Always

back straight down in R (Reverse)

gear. Never back down in N (Neutral)

or with the clutch depressed (manual

transmission vehicles), using only the

brake, as this could cause loss of

control.

쐌 Heavy braking going down a hill

could cause your brakes to overheat

and fade, resulting in loss of control

and an accident. Apply brakes lightly

and use a low range to control your

speed.

쐌 Unsecured cargo can be thrown

around when driving over rough ter-

rain. Properly secure all cargo so it

will not be thrown forward and cause

injury to you or your passengers.

쐌 To avoid raising the center of gravity

excessively, do not exceed the rated

capacity of the roof rack (if so

equipped) and evenly distribute the

load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo

area as far forward and as low as

possible. Do not equip the vehicle

with tires larger than specified in this

manual. This could cause your ve-

hicle to roll over.

쐌 Do not grip the inside or spokes of

the steering wheel when driving off-

road. The steering wheel could move

suddenly and injure your hands. In-

stead drive with your fingers and

thumbs on the outside of the rim.

쐌 Before operating the vehicle, ensure

that the driver and all passengers

have their seat belts fastened.

쐌 Always drive with the floor mats in

place as the floor may become hot.

쐌 Lower your speed when encountering

strong crosswinds. With a higher

center of gravity, your NISSAN is

more affected by strong side winds.

Slower speeds ensure better vehicle

control.

쐌 Do not drive beyond the performance

of the tires, even with 4WD engaged.

Accelerating quickly, sharp steering

maneuvers or sudden braking may

cause loss of control.

쐌 If at all possible, avoid sharp turning

maneuvers, particularly at high

speeds. Your NISSAN four wheel

drive vehicle has a higher center of

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