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9 Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .............. 9-2

Fuel recommendation .................................................... 9-3

Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .................. 9-4

Recommended SAE viscosity number ...................... 9-5

Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant

recommendations ........................................................... 9-6

Specifications ........................................................................ 9-7

Engine ................................................................................ 9-7

Wheels and tires ............................................................. 9-8

Dimensions and weights ............................................... 9-8

When traveling or registering your vehicle in another

country ..................................................................................... 9-9

Vehicle identification ............................................................ 9-9

Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ................. 9-9

Vehicle identification number (Chassis number) ..... 9-9

Engine serial number ................................................... 9-10

C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..................................... 9-10

Emission control information label ........................... 9-10

Tire and loading information label ............................ 9-11

Air conditioner specification label ............................ 9-11

Vehicle loading information ............................................. 9-11

Terms ............................................................................... 9-11

Vehicle load capacity .................................................. 9-12

Loading tips ................................................................... 9-13

Payload weight capacity ............................................. 9-13

Measurement of weights ............................................ 9-14

Towing a trailer ................................................................... 9-14

Maximum load limits .................................................... 9-14

Towing load/specification chart ............................... 9-16

Towing safety ................................................................ 9-16

Uniform tire quality grading ............................................. 9-18

Emission control system warranty ................................. 9-19

Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ....... 9-20

Owner’s manual/service manual order information..... 9-21

In the event of a collision ........................................... 9-21

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

instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended

specifications

measure

Imp

measure

Liter

Fuel 15-7/8 gal 13-1/4 gal 60 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1

Engine oil*5

Drain and refill

With oil filter change 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt 4.1

쐌 API Certification Mark*2, *3

쐌 API grade SG/SH, Energy ConservingI&IIorAPIgradeSJorSL,Energy Conserving*2, *3

쐌 ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III*2, *3

Without oil filter change 3-7/8 qt 3-1/4 qt 3.7

Cooling system

With reservoir 7-1/2 qt 6-1/4 qt 7.1 Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent

Differential gear oil — — — API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4

Manual transmission gear oil — — —

Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, viscosity

SAE 75W-85

Automatic transmission fluid — — —

CANADA NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON

III/MERCON

or equiva-

lent ATF

Transfer fluid — — — API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90

Power steering fluid (PSF)

Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in

the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.

CANADA NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON

III/MERCON

or equiva-

lent ATF

Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (CMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6

Air conditioning system lubricants — — —

NISSAN A/C System Oil

Type S or exact equivalent

Windshield washer fluid

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate

Cleaner & Antifreeze Fluid or equivalent

*1: For additional information, see later in this paragraph for fuel recommendation.

*2: For additional information, see later in this paragraph for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.

*3: For additional information, see later in this paragraph for recommended SAE viscosity number.

*4: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F).

*5: For additional information, see “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.

*6: For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” in this section for air conditioner specification label.

CAPACITIES AND

RECOMMENDED FUEL/

LUBRICANTS

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-

tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock

Index) number (Research octane number

91).

CAUTION

Using a fuel other than that specified

could adversely affect the emission con-

trol devices and systems, and could also

affect the warranty coverage.

Under no circumstances should a

leaded gasoline be used, since this will

damage the three-way catalyst.

Gasoline specifications

NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets

the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-

cations where it is available. Many of the auto-

mobile manufacturers developed this specifica-

tion to improve the emission control system and

vehicle performance. Ask your service station

manager if the gasoline meets the WWFC

specifications.

Reformulated gasoline

Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformu-

lated gasolines. These gasolines are specially

designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN

supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug-

gests that you use reformulated gasoline when

available.

Gasoline containing oxygenates

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing

oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and metha-

nol with or without advertising their presence.

NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of

which the oxygenate content and the fuel com-

patibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily

determined. If in doubt, ask your service station

manager.

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.

쐌 The fuel should be unleaded and have

an octane rating no lower than that

recommended for unleaded gasoline.

쐌 If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a

methanol blend, is used, it should con-

tain no more than 10% oxygenate.

(MTBE may, however, be added up to

15%.)

쐌 If a methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 5% methanol (me-

thyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should

also contain a suitable amount of ap-

propriate cosolvents and corrosion in-

hibitors. If not properly formulated with

appropriate cosolvents and corrosion

inhibitors, such methanol blends may

cause fuel system damage and/or ve-

hicle performance problems. At this

time, sufficient data is not available to

ensure that all methanol blends are

suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.

If any undesirable driveability problems such as

engine stalling and hard hot starting are experi-

enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, imme-

diately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel

with a low blend of MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-

eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can

cause paint damage.

Aftermarket fuel additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of any

aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel in-

jector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve de-

posit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-

cially. Many of these additives intended for gum,

varnish or deposit removal may contain active

solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful

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to the fuel system and engine.

Octane rating tips

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating lower than recommended can cause

persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark

knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-

vere, 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, have your dealer correct the condi-

tion. Failure to correct the condition is

misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is

not responsible.

Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,

after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause

excessive fuel consumption or damage to the

engine. If any of the above symptoms are en-

countered, have your vehicle checked at a

NISSAN dealer or other competent service fa-

cility.

However, now and then you may notice

light spark knock for a short time while

accelerating or driving up hills. This is no

cause for concern, because you get the

greatest fuel benefit when there is light

spark knock for a short time under heavy

engine load.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

RECOMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct quality, and

viscosity oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and

performance. NISSAN recommends the use of a

low friction oil (energy conserving oil) in order to

improve fuel economy and conserve energy. Oils

which do not have the specified quality label

should not be used as they could cause engine

damage.

Only those engine oils with the American Petro-

leum Institute (API) certification mark on the front

of the container should be used. This type of oil

supersedes the existing API SG, SH, or SJ and

Energy ConservingI&IIcategories.

If you cannot find engine oil with the API certifi-

cation mark, use an API grade SG/SH, Energy

ConservingI&IIorAPIgrade SJ or SL, Energy

conserving oil. An oil with a single designation

SG or SH, or in combination with other catego-

ries (for example, SG/CC or SG/CD) may also

be used if one with the API certification mark

cannot be found. An ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II or

GF-III oil can also be used.

NISSAN recommends mineral based oils. These

oils must however, meet the API quality and SAE

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viscosity ratings specified for your vehicle.

Oil additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil

additives. The use of an oil additive is not

necessary when the proper oil type is used and

maintenance intervals are followed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or has

been previously used should not be used.

Oil viscosity

The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes

with temperature. Because of this, it is important

that the engine oil viscosity be selected based

on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be

operated before the next oil change. The recom-

mended SAE viscosity number chart shows the

recommended oil viscosities for the expected

ambient temperatures. Choosing an oil viscosity

other than that recommended could cause seri-

ous engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality

genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use

the genuine oil filter or its equivalent for the

reason described in change intervals.

Change intervals

The oil and oil filter change intervals for your

engine are based on the use of the specified

quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than the

specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals

longer than recommended could reduce engine

life. Damage to engines caused by improper

maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter

quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the

new NISSAN vehicle warranties.

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 fre-

quent oil and filter changes.

쐌 repeated short distance driving at cold out-

side temperatures,

쐌 driving in dusty conditions,

쐌 extensive idling,

쐌 towing a trailer,

쐌 stop and go “rush hour” traffic,

쐌 aggressive driving.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY

NUMBER

SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all

ambient temperatures. SAE 10W-30,

10W-40 viscosity oil may be used if the

ambient temperature is above −18°C (0°F).

TI1028-C

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT

RECOMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in this NISSAN

vehicle must be charged with the refriger-

ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant,

NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or the

exact equivalents.

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or lubri-

cant will cause severe damage to the air

conditioning system and will require the

replacement of all air conditioner sys-

tem components.

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

NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone

layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect

the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental

regulations require the recovery and recycling of

any refrigerant during automotive air condition-

ing system service. Your NISSAN dealer has the

trained technicians and equipment needed to

recover and recycle your air conditioning system

refrigerant.

Contact your NISSAN dealer when servicing

your air conditioning system.

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ENGINE

Model QR25DE

Type Gasoline, 4-cycle

Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline

Bore x Stroke mm (in) 89.0 x 100.0 (3.504 x 3.937)

Displacement cm

(cu in) 2,488 (151.82)

Firing order 1-3-4-2

Idle speed rpm

See the emission control label on

the underside of the hood.

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

Spark plug

Standard PLFR5A-11

Service option PLFR4A-11, PLFR6A-11

Spark plug gap (Normal) mm (in) 0.043 (1.1)

Camshaft operation Timing chain

The spark ignition system of this vehicle meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

SPECIFICATIONS

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WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

Type Size Offset mm (in)

Steel 16 x 6-1/2JJ 40 (1.57)

Aluminum 16 x 6-1/2JJ 40 (1.57)

Tire

Type Size Pressure (cold)

Conventional P215/65R16 220 kPa (32 PSI)

Spare Conventional —

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length mm (in) 4,455 (175.4)

Overall width mm (in) 1,765 (69.5)

Overall height with roof rack rail mm (in) 1,675 (65.9)

Overall height with rear spoiler mm (in) 1,750 (68.9)

Front tread mm (in) 1,530 (60.2)

Rear tread mm (in) 1,530 (60.2)

Wheelbase mm (in) 2,625 (103.3)

Gross vehicle weight rating kg (lb)

See the C.M.V.S.S. certifica-

tion label on the driver’s side

lock pillar.

Gross axle weight rating

Front kg (lb)

Rear kg (lb)

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When planning to travel in another country,

you should first find out if the fuel available is

suitable for your vehicle’s engine.

Using fuel with too low an octane rating may

cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles

must be operated with unleaded engine gaso-

line. Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas

where appropriate fuel is not available.

When transferring the registration of your

vehicle to another country, state, province

or district, it may be necessary to modify the

vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-

sion control and safety standards vary according

to the country, state, province or district; there-

fore, vehicle specifications may differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken into an-

other country, state, province or district

and registered, its modifications, transpor-

tation, and registration are the responsibil-

ity of the user. NISSAN is not responsible

for any inconvenience that may result.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(VIN) PLATE

The vehicle identification number plate is at-

tached as shown. This number is the identifica-

tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle

registration.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(Chassis number)

The number is stamped under the passenger’s

seat as shown.

STI0301 STI0371

WHEN TRAVELING OR

REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN

ANOTHER COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine as shown.

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

The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

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

shown. This label contains valuable vehicle in-

formation, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR), month and year of manufacture, Ve-

hicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review it

carefully.

EMISSION CONTROL

INFORMATION LABEL

The emission control information label is at-

tached as shown.

STI0286 STI0336 STI0393

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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION

LABEL

The cold tire pressure are shown on the Tire and

Loading Information label affixed to the driver’s

door center pillar.

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION

LABEL

The air conditioner specification label is affixed

inside of the hood as shown.

WARNING

쐌 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a

collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously in-

jured or killed

쐌 Do not allow people to ride in any

area of your vehicle that is not

equipped with seats and seat belts.

쐌 Be sure everyone in your 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:

쐌 Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) -

vehicle weight including: standard and op-

tional equipment, fluids, emergency tools,

and spare tire assembly. This weight does

not include passengers and cargo.

쐌 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight

plus the combined weight of passengers and

cargo.

STI0394 STI0395

VEHICLE LOADING

INFORMATION

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쐌 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) -

maximum total combined weight of the un-

loaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch,

trailer tongue load and any other optional

equipment. This information is located on the

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

쐌 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maxi-

mum weight (load) limit specified for the front

or rear axle. This information is located on the

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

쐌 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) -

The maximum total weight rating of the ve-

hicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer.

쐌 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 com-

bined weight of occupants and cargo that

can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is

used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight

must be included as part of the cargo load.

This information is located on the Tire and

Loading Information label.

쐌 Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo,

the subtracted weight of occupants from the

load limit.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle

shown as “The combined weight of occupants

and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information

label. Do not exceed the number of occupants

shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and

Loading Information label.

To get “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo”, add the weight of all occupants, then

add the total luggage weight. Examples are

shown in the illustration.

Steps for determining correct load

limit

(1)Locate the statement “The combined weight

of occupants and cargo should never exceed

XXX pounds or XXX kilograms” 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 pounds or XXX

kilograms.

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(4)The resulting figure equals the available

amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.

For example, if the “XXX” amount equals

1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.

passengers in your vehicle, the amount of

available cargo and luggage load capacity is

650 lbs. [1,400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.]

(5)Determine the combined weight of luggage

and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. For

safety, that weight must not exceed the avail-

able cargo and luggage load capacity calcu-

lated in Step 4.

(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load

from your trailer will be transferred to your

vehicle. Consult this manual to determine

how this reduces the available cargo and

luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

LOADING TIPS

There are luggage hooks located in the cargo

area. The luggage hooks can be used to secure

cargo with ropes or other types of straps.

쐌 The GVW must not exceed GVWR or

GAWR as specified on the C.M.V.S.S. certi-

fication label.

쐌 Do not load the front and rear axle to the

GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.

WARNING

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.

쐌 Do not load your vehicle any heavier

than the GVWR or the maximum front

and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on

your vehicle can break, or it can

change the way your vehicle handles.

This could result in loss of control

and cause personal injury.

쐌 Overloading not only can shorten the

life of your vehicle and the tire, but

can also cause unsafe vehicle han-

dling and longer braking distances.

This may cause a premature tire fail-

ure which could result in a serious

accident and personal injury. Failures

caused by overloading are not cov-

ered by the vehicle’s warranty.

PAYLOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY

The payload weight capacity is the maximum

total weight of passengers, optional equipment

(air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc.) and cargo

that your vehicle is designed to carry.

Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you

do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR) for your vehicle. See “Vehicle loading

information” earlier in this section for details.

Also check tires for proper inflation pressures.

See the Tire and Loading Information label af-

fixed to the driver’s side center pillar.

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Payload Weight Capacity Unit: kg (lb)

QR25DE

2WD 4WD

Canada 570 (1,260) 470 (1,040)

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 that is located on the

driver’s door lock pillar. If weight ratings are

exceeded, move or remove items to bring all

weights below the ratings.

CAUTION

Overloading can shorten the life of your

vehicle. Failures caused by overloading

are not covered by your warranty.

Your new vehicle was designed to be used

primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re-

member that towing a trailer will place additional

loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steer-

ing, braking and other systems.

CAUTION

Vehicle damage resulting from im-

proper towing procedures is not cov-

ered by NISSAN warranties.

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS

Maximum trailer loads

Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the

value specified in the Towing Load/Specification

Chart found later in this section. The total trailer

load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight.

쐌 When towing a trailer load of 454 kg (1,000

lbs.) or more, trailers with a brake system

MUST be used.

The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight

Rating) should not exceed the value specified in

the following Towing Load/Specification Chart.

The GCWR equals the combined weight of the

towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)

plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater

than these or using improper towing equipment

could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking

and performance.

The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not

only related to the maximum trailer loads, but

also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights

appropriate for level highway driving may have to

be reduced on very steep grades or in low

traction situations (for example, on slippery boat

ramps).

Temperature conditions also can affect towing.

For example, towing a heavy trailer in high

CA0009

TOWING A TRAILER

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outside temperatures on graded roads can af-

fect engine performance and cause overheating.

The transmission high fluid temperature protec-

tion mode, which helps reduce the chance of

transmission damage, could activate and auto-

matically decrease engine power. Vehicle speed

may decrease to 65 to 80 km/h (40 to 50 MPH)

under high load. Plan your trip carefully to ac-

count for trailer and vehicle load, weather, and

road conditions.

WARNING

Overheating can result in reduced en-

gine power and lower vehicle speed.

Also, when the high temperature mode

operates, vehicle speed may be gradu-

ally reduced. On highways, the reduced

speed may be lower than other traffic

which could increase the chance of a

collision. Be especially careful when

driving. If necessary, pull to the side of

the road at a safe place and allow the

engine to cool or the transmission to

return to normal operation.

Tongue load

Keep the tongue load between 9 to 11% of the

total trailer load within the maximum tongue load

limits shown in the following Towing

Load/Specifications Chart. If the tongue load

becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for

proper tongue load.

Maximum gross vehicle weight/

maximum gross axle weight

The gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle

must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating

(GVWR) shown on the C.M.V.S.S. certification

label. The gross vehicle weight equals the com-

bined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passen-

gers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any

other optional equipment. In addition, front or

rear gross axle weight must not exceed the

gross axle weight rating (GAWR) shown on the

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

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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

Unit: kg (lb)

MODEL

WEIGHT

QR25DE

MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 907 (2,000)

MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 90.7 (200)

GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING 2,649 (5,840)

*1: All towing above 454 kg (1,000 lb) requires the use of trailer brakes.

TOWING SAFETY

Trailer hitch

Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and

trailer. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is avail-

able from your NISSAN dealer. Make sure the

trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle, to

help avoid personal injury or property damage

due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road

surfaces or passing trucks.

CAUTION

쐌 Do not use axle-mounted hitches.

쐌 The hitch should not be attached to

or affect the operation of the impact

absorbing bumper.

쐌 Do not modify the vehicle exhaust

system, brake system, etc. to install a

trailer hitch.

쐌 After the hitch is removed, seal the

bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes,

water or dust from entering the pas-

senger compartment.

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쐌 Regularly check all hitch mounting

bolts are securely mounted.

쐌 To reduce the possibility of addi-

tional damage if your vehicle is

struck from the rear, where practical,

remove the hitch and/or receiver

when not in use.

Tire pressures

쐌 When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires

to the recommended cold tire pressure indi-

cated on the Tire and Loading Information

label (located on the driver’s door center

pillar).

쐌 Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and

proper inflation pressure should be in accor-

dance with the trailer and tire manufacturers’

specifications.

Safety chain

Always use a suitable chains between your

vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should

be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,

not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to

leave enough slack in the chain to permit turning

corners.

Trailer lights

Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or

local regulations. When wiring the vehicle for

towing, connect the stop and tail light pickup

into the vehicle electrical circuit.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,

make sure it conforms to federal and/or local

regulations and that it is properly installed.

WARNING

Never connect a trailer brake system

directly to the vehicle brake system.

Pre-towing tips

쐌 Be certain your vehicle maintains a level

position when a loaded and/or unloaded

trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it

has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down con-

dition; check for improper tongue load, over-

load, worn suspension or other possible

causes of either condition.

쐌 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shifts while driving.

쐌 Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to

all federal, state or local regulations. If not,

install any mirrors required for towing before

driving the vehicle.

Trailer towing tips

In order to gain skill and an understanding of the

vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,

stopping and backing up in an area which is free

from traffic. Steering stability, and braking per-

formance will be somewhat different than under

normal driving conditions.

쐌 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shift while driving.

쐌 Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.

쐌 Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.

쐌 Always drive your vehicle at a moderate

speed.

쐌 Always block the wheels on both vehicle and

trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not

recommended; however, if you must do so,

and if your vehicle is equipped with automatic

transmission, first block the wheels and apply

the parking brake, and then move the selector

lever into the P (Park) position. If you move

the selector lever to the P (Park) position

before blocking the wheels and applying the

parking brake, transmission damage could

occur.

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쐌 When going down a hill, shift into a lower

gear and use the engine braking effect.

When going up a long grade, downshift the

transmission to a lower gear and reduce

speed to reduce chances of engine overload-

ing and/or overheating.

쐌 If the engine coolant rises to an extremely

high temperature when the air conditioning

system is on, turn off the air conditioner.

Coolant heat can be additionally vented by

opening the windows, switching the fan con-

trol to high and setting the temperature con-

trol to the HOT position.

쐌 Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal

circumstances.

쐌 Avoid towing a trailer for the first 800 km

(500 miles).

쐌 Have your vehicle serviced more often than at

intervals specified in the recommended main-

tenance schedule.

쐌 When making a turn, your trailer wheels will

be closer to the inside of the turn than your

vehicle wheels. To compensate for this, make

a larger than normal turning radius during the

turn.

쐌 Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely

affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-

ing vehicle sway. When being passed by

larger vehicles, be prepared for possible

changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-

hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly

grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,

and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-

hicle speed. This combination will help stabi-

lize the vehicle. Never increase speed.

쐌 Be careful when passing other vehicles.

Passing while towing a trailer requires con-

siderably more distance than normal passing.

Remember the length of the trailer must also

pass the other vehicle before you can safely

change lanes.

쐌 Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long

or too frequently. This could cause the brakes

to overheat, resulting in reduced braking ef-

ficiency.

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

Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based

on tire wear rate when tested under controlled

conditions on specified government test

courses. For example, a tire graded 150 would

wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the

government course as a tire graded 100. How-

ever, relative tire performance depends on actual

driving conditions, and may vary 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 mea-

sured under controlled conditions on specified

government test surfaces of asphalt and con-

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY

GRADING

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crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction

performance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to your ve-

hicle tires is based on straight-ahead

braking traction tests, and does not in-

clude acceleration, cornering, hydro-

planing, or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature A, B and C

Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and

C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat

build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when

tested under controlled conditions on a speci-

fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high

temperature can cause tire material to degener-

ate, reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures

can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corre-

sponds to a performance level which all passen-

ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and

B represent higher levels of performance on

laboratory test wheels than the minimum re-

quired by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that is properly

inflated and not overloaded. Excessive

speed, underinflation, or excessive

loading, either separately or in combi-

nation, can cause heat buildup and pos-

sible tire failure.

Your NISSAN is covered by the following emis-

sion warranties.

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of these warranties may be found with

other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-

mation Booklet that comes with your NISSAN

vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Infor-

mation Booklet or it has become lost, you may

obtain a replacement by writing to:

쐌 Nissan Canada Inc.

5290 Orbitor Drive

Mississauga, Ontario,

L4W 4Z5

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

WARRANTY

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WARNING

A vehicle equipped with 4WD should

never be tested using a two wheel dy-

namometer, similar to the dynamom-

eters used by some states for emissions

testing, or similar equipment. Make sure

you inform the test facility personnel

that your vehicle is a 4WD equipped

vehicle before it is placed on a dyna-

mometer. Failure to do so may result in

transmission damage or unexpected ve-

hicle movement which could result in

serious vehicle damage or personal in-

jury.

Due to legal requirements in some states

and Canadian provinces, your vehicle may be

required to be in what is called the “ready

condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)

test of the emission 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 condi-

tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting

the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then

blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test condition is

“not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20

seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”.

If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready”

condition, drive the vehicle through the following

pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition.

If you cannot or do not want to perform the

driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it

for you.

WARNING

Always drive the vehicle in a safe and

prudent manner according to traffic

conditions, and obey all traffic laws.

1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle until

the engine coolant temperature gauge needle

points between the C and H (normal operat-

ing temperature).

2. Accelerate the vehicle to 88 km/h (55 MPH),

then quickly release the accelerator pedal

completely and keep it released for at least 6

seconds.

3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a

moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of

86 to 96 km/h (53 to 60 MPH) for at least 5

minutes.

4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.

5. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 km/h (35 MPH)

and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 3 times.

7. Accelerate the vehicle to 88 km/h (55 MPH)

and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes.

8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-

lector lever in the “P” or “N” position.

9. Turn the engine off.

10.Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more

time.

If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the

preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-

ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine

until step 7 is completed.

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/

MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

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A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best

source of service and repair information for your

vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations

and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment

procedures, this manual is the same one used by

the factory trained technicians working at autho-

rized NISSAN dealerships. Also available are

genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genu-

ine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for

older NISSAN models.

To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN

Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please con-

tact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone

number and location of a NISSAN Dealer in your

area call the NISSAN Satisfaction Center at

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

resentative will assist you.

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely

event, there is some important information you

should know. Many insurance companies rou-

tinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision

parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.

Insist on the use of Genuine NISSAN

Collision Parts!

If you want your vehicle to be restored using

parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting speci-

fications — if you want to help it to last and hold

its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your

insurance agent and your repair shop to

only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts.

NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts,

nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage

caused by a non-genuine part.

Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect

your personal safety, preserve your warranty

protection and maintain the resale value of your

vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using

Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit

unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at

the end of your lease.

NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones

to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate

the windshield of your vehicle in an accident.

Non-genuine (imitation) parts may not provide

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such built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine

parts often show premature wear, rust and cor-

rosion.

Why should you take a chance?

In over 40 states and certain territories/

provinces, the law says you must be advised if

non-genuine parts are used to repair your ve-

hicle. And some states and provinces have

enacted laws that restrict insurance companies

from authorizing the use of non-genuine collision

parts during the new vehicle warranty. These

laws help protect you, so you can take action to

protect yourself.

It’s your right!

If you should need further information visit us at:

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