Nissan Rogue Select (2015 year). Manual — part 19

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

. Cargo capacity - permissible weight of

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

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle
shown as “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading
Information label. Do not exceed the
number of occupants shown as “Seating
Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.

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

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Steps for determining correct load limit

1. Locate the statement “The combined

weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the

driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the available

amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400

í 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or

(640

í 340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)

5. Determine the combined weight of

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

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 avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.

Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
(See “Measurement of weights” (P.9-15).)

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

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SECURING THE LOAD

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

Do not apply a total load of more than 22
lb. (98 N) to a single hook

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A

when

securing cargo.

WARNING

. Properly secure all cargo with ropes

or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.

. The child restraint top tether strap

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

. Do not load your vehicle any heavier

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

LOADING TIPS

. The GVW must not exceed GVWR or

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

. Do not load the front and rear axle to

the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.

WARNING

. Properly secure all cargo with

ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

. Do not load your vehicle any

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

f r o n t

a n d

r e a r

GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.

. Overloading not only can short-

en the life of your vehicle and
the tire, but can cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure,
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury.
Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts
that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not exceed
either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR). The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the ratings.

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WARNING

Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance and may lead to accidents.

CAUTION

. Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy

load for the first 500 miles (800 km).
Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.

. For the first 500 miles (800 km) that

you tow a trailer, do not drive over
50 MPH (80 km/h) and do not make
starts at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of your
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.

Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re-
member that towing a trailer places additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steer-
ing, braking and other systems.

A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This

guide includes information on trailer towing
capability and the special equipment required
for proper towing.

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS

Maximum trailer loads

Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the “Towing Load/Specifica-
tion” chart. The total trailer load equals trailer
weight plus its cargo weight.
. When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs

(454 kg) 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.

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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 for low
traction situations (for example, on slippery boat
ramps).

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high

TOWING A TRAILER

outside temperatures on graded roads can
affect engine performance and cause overheat-
ing. The transmission high fluid temperature
protection mode, which helps reduce the
chance of transmission damage, could activate
and automatically decrease engine power.
Vehicle speed may decrease under high load.
Plan your trip carefully to account for trailer and
vehicle load, weather and road conditions.

WARNING

Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area.
Allow the engine to cool and return to
normal operation. See “If your vehicle
overheats” (P.6-11) of this manual.

CAUTION

Vehicle damage resulting from impro-
per towing procedures are not covered

by NISSAN warranties.

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Tongue load

When using a weight carrying or a weight
distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between
10 to 15% of the total trailer load within the
maximum tongue load limits shown in the
following “Towing Load/Specification” chart. If
the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange
cargo to allow for proper tongue load.

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MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
(GVW)/MAXIMUM GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT (GAW)

The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. The
GVW equals the combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch,
trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment. In addition, front or rear GAW must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification
label.

Towing capacities are calculated assuming a
base vehicle with driver and any options

required to achieve the rating. Additional pas-
sengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such
as the trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle
and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing
capacity and trailer tongue load.

The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed to
confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR, Front
GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.

All vehicle and trailer weights can be measured
using platform type scales commonly found at
truck stops, highway weigh stations, building
supply centers or salvage yards.

To determine the available payload capacity for
tongue load, use the following procedure.

1. Locate the GVWR on the F.M.V.S.S. certi-

fication label.

2. Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all of

the passengers and cargo that are normally
in the vehicle when towing a trailer.

3. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the

GVWR. The remaining amount is the avail-
able maximum tongue load.

To determine the available towing capacity, use
the following procedure.

1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the

“Towing Load/Specification” chart found
later in this section.

2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the

GCWR. The remaining amount is the avail-
able maximum towing capacity.

To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh
your trailer on a scale with all equipment and
cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is
towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not
more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating
shown on the trailer and is not more than the
calculated available maximum towing capacity.

Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale
to make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and
Rear Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front
Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight
on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. The cargo in
the trailer and vehicle may need to be moved or
removed to meet the specified ratings.

Example:
. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed

on a scale - including passengers, cargo
and hitch - 4,133 lb. (1,874 kg).

. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from

F.M.V.S.S. certification label - 4,233 lb.
(1,920 kg).

. Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

from “Towing Load/Specification” chart -
5,136 lb. (2,329 kg).

. Maximum Trailer towing capacity from “Tow-

ing Load/Specification” chart - 1,000 lb.
(453 kg).

4,233 lb. (1,920 kg)

GVWR

í 4,133 lb. (1,874 kg)

GVW

= 100 lb. (45 kg)

Available for tongue

weight

5,136 lb. (2,329 kg)

GCWR

í 4,133 lb. (1,874 kg)

GVW

= 1,003 lb. (455 kg)

Capacity available for

towing

100 lb. (45 kg) / Available tongue weight

1,003 lb. (455 kg)

Available capacity

= 10 % tongue weight

The available towing capacity may be less than
the maximum towing capacity due to the
passenger and cargo load in the vehicle.

Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-
tween 10 to 15% of the trailer weight. If the
tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the
cargo to obtain the proper tongue load. Do not
exceed the 10 to 15% tongue weight specifica-
tion even if the calculated available tongue
weight is greater than 15%. If the calculated
tongue weight is less than 10%, reduce the total
trailer weight to match the available tongue
weight.

Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.

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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART

Unit: lb (kg)

MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1

1,000 (453)

MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD

150 (68)

GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING
(GCWR)

5,136 (2,329)

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2

Sway Control Device (SCD)

1:

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

2:

Sway control devices are not offered by NISSAN. See a professional trailer/hitch outlet for a properly
designed sway control device for your trailer.

TOWING SAFETY

Trailer hitch

Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and
trailer. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is
available from a 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.

Hitch ball

Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:
. The required hitch ball size is stamped on

most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on top of the ball.

. Choose the proper class hitch ball based on

the trailer weight.

. The diameter of the threaded shank of the

hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16´´ smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.

. The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be

long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.

Sway control device

Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer
handling. Sway control devices may be used to
help control these affects. If you choose to use
one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to
make sure the sway control device will work with
the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake
system. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.

Class I hitch

Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg).

CAUTION

. The hitch should not be attached to

or affect the operation of the im-
pact-absorbing bumper.

. Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
. Do not modify the vehicle exhaust

system, brake system, etc. to install
a trailer hitch.

. To reduce the possibility of addi-

tional damage if your vehicle is

struck from the rear, where practi-
cal, remove the hitch and/or recei-
ver when not in use. After the hitch
is removed, seal the bolt holes to
prevent exhaust fumes, water or
dust from entering the passenger
compartment.

. Regularly check that all trailer hitch

m o u n t i n g b o l t s a r e s e c u r e l y
mounted.

Tire pressures

. When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle

tires to the recommended cold tire pressure
indicated on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.

. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and

proper inflation pressure should be in
accordance with the trailer and tire manu-
facturers’ specifications.

Safety chains

Always use a suitable chain 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. The safety
chains can be attached to the bumper if the
hitch ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chains to permit

turning corners.

Trailer lights

CAUTION

When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available
power-type module/converter must be
used to provide power for all trailer
lighting. This unit uses the vehicle
battery as a direct power source for all
trailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stoplight and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The module/con-
verter must draw no more than 15
milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain
the proper equipment and to have it
installed.

Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or
reputable trailer dealer.

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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

. Be certain your vehicle maintains a level

position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for improper tongue load, overload,
worn suspension or other possible causes
of either condition.

. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shift while driving.

. Keep the cargo load as low as possible in

the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.

. Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the

trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.

. Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,

vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.

. Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to

all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.

. Determine the overall height of the vehicle

and trailer so the required clearance is
known.

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
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shift while driving.

. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or

lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.

. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate

speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are

towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.

. When backing up, hold the bottom of the

steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:

CAUTION

If you move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill

side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.

3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly

release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.

4. Apply the parking brake.

5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).

6. Turn off the engine.

To drive away:

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine.

3. Shift the transmission into gear.

4. Release the parking brake.

5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are

clear from the blocks.

6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. 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 over-
loading and/or overheating.

. 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
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.

. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal

circumstances.

. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles

(800 km).

. Have your vehicle serviced more often than

at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide.

. 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.

. 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
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.

Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:

1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to

allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.

.

Do not correct trailer sway by steering or

applying the brakes.

2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply

the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.

3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is

balanced as described earlier in this section.

. Be careful when passing other vehicles.

Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.

. Down shift the transmission to a lower gear

for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.

. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too

long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.

. Increase your following distance to allow for

greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

. Do not use cruise control (if so equipped)

while towing a trailer.

. Some states or provinces have specific

regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.

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. Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness

connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.

. When stopped in traffic for long periods of

time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.

. When launching a boat, don’t allow the

water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.

. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights

before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.

When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.

FLAT TOWING

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

CAUTION

. Failure to follow these guidelines

can result in severe transmission
damage.

. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,

always tow forward, never back-
ward.

. DO NOT tow any continuously vari-

able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.

. DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive

(AWD) vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.

. For emergency towing procedures

refer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P.6-13) of this manual.

Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:

Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.

Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:

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

DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.

Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

TREADWEAR

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half

(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.

TRACTION AA, A, B AND C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor

traction performance.

WARNING

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

TEMPERATURE A, B AND C

The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.

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

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

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying NISSAN.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.

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

http://www.safercar.gov.

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

WARNING

A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a
two wheel dynamometer (such as the
dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing), or similar equip-
ment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped
with AWD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in transmission
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.

Due to legal requirements in some states, your
vehicle may be required to be in what is called
the “ready condition” for an Inspection/Main-
tenance (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

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.

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

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

operating;

. Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

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

the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

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

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

of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.

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

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

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

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

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

1-800-247-5321

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION