Nissan Titan (2008) manual

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    W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea[...]

  • Page 2

    MODIFICA TION OF Y OUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. This manual includes information for all options [...]

  • Page 3

    CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi[...]

  • Page 4

    NISSAN CARE S... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Y our satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Y our NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer c[...]

  • Page 5

    T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consume[...]

  • Page 6

    Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—root X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags, seat belts and child restraints ...............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check [...]

  • Page 8

    1. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-13) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and roll-over supplemental air bag (if so equipped) (P . 1-46) 3. Front seat belts (P . 1-13) 4. Front-seat Active Head Restraints 5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P . 1-46) 6. Seats (P . 1-2) 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P . 1-55) 8. Seat belt with p[...]

  • Page 9

    1. Engine hood (P . 3-10) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-29) 3. Windshield (P . 8-18) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-53) 5. P ower windows (P . 2-50) 6. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P . 3-3, 3-7, 3-2) 7. Mirrors (P . 3-14) 8. Tire pressure (P . 9-12) 9. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 10. Tire chains (P . 8-38) 11. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 12[...]

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    1. Rear sliding window (if so equipped) (P . 2-52) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-13) 3. T ailgate/T ruckbox (P . 3-18) 4. T railer hitch/T owing (if so equipped) (P . 9-25) 5. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 6. Bedside storage compartment (if so equipped) (P . 2-49) 7. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-10, P . 9-3, 9-4) 8. Fuel-filler door (P . 3[...]

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    1. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P . 4-61) 2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-53) 3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P . 2-56) 4. Sun visors (P . 3-13) 5. HomeLink T (if so equipped) (P . 2-57) 6. Glove box (P . 2-44) 7. Cup holders (P . 2-46) 8. Front seats (P . 1-2) 9. Folding rear bench seat (P . 1-10) See the page number indicated in[...]

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    1. V entilators (P . 4-13) 2. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-34) 3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-31) 4. Steering wheel switch for audio control/Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-71, P . 4-71) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-46, P . 2-36) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indic[...]

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    17. P ower outlet/Cigarette lighter (accessory) (P . 2-39/P . 2-41) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-36) 19. Storage compartment (P . 2-41) 20. V ehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-37) 21. T ow mode switch (P . 2-39) 22. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P .2-37)[...]

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    1. Battery (P . 8-13) 2. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-20) 3. T ransmission dipstick (P . 8-11) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-8) 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-17) 8. Drive belt location (P . 8-15) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-7) 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-11) 11.[...]

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    W arning light Name Page or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warn- ing light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion check warning light 2-14 Automatic transmis- sion park warning light ( model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-14 Charge warning light 2-15 W arning light Name Page Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant temperature high warning light 2-15 4WD warn[...]

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    Indicator light Name Page Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so equipped) 2-19 T urn signal/hazard indicator lights 2-20 V ehicle dynamic control OFF indica- tor light (if so equipped) 2-20 0-10 Illustrated table of contents Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o[...]

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    1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual captain’s chair seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 2 Front manual bench seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 3 Front power seat adjustment (if so equi[...]

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    WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti[...]

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    Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat[...]

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    Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat[...]

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    FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) Operating tips ● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery . See “ Aut[...]

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    Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. Lumbar support (driver’s seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT T o raise [...]

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    WARNING Head restraints should be adjusted prop- erly as they may provide significant pro- tection against injury in an accident. Do not remove them. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears. FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Always adjust the he[...]

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    ● Do not attach anything to the head re- straint stalks. Doing so could impair Active Head Restraint function. The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz- ing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occu- pant’s head by reducing its backward movemen[...]

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    FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints 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 [...]

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    s 2 Lift up on the latch located on the upper corner of the seatback to release the back of the seat. This will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cush- ion. 3. T o return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lev[...]

  • Page 27

    s 2 Fold the bottom of the seat cushion toward the back of the vehicle until it locks in place. s 3 Repeat this process to raise and secure the seat cushion on the other side of the vehicle for maximum storage capacity . T o return the rear bench seat to a seating position reverse the process. Make sure to properly push the seat cushion down into p[...]

  • Page 28

    Folding the rear bench seat down The rear bench seatback can be tilted forward to access the child restraint anchor point locations. T o tilt the seatback forward, pull the strap up s 1 and tilt the seatback. The child restraint anchor points s 2 can be accessed behind the rear bench seatback. WARNING Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or[...]

  • Page 29

    PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad- justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and/or the severity of injury may be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up e[...]

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    WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a[...]

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    WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too [...]

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    There are three basic types of child restraint systems: ● Rear facing child restraint ● Front facing child restraint ● Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child re- straints are avai[...]

  • Page 33

    have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- eral Motor V ehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck, use the shoulder belt without the booster seat. WARNING Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in [...]

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    s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled fr[...]

  • Page 35

    WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certain that the seatbacks are completely se- cured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts s 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checkin[...]

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    Shoulder belt height adjustment (front outboard seats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad- justed to the position best for you. (See “Precau- tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section.) T o adjust, pull out s 1 the adjustment button and move the shoulder belt anchor s 2 to the desired position, so the belt passes over the cent[...]

  • Page 37

    Fastening the belts s 1 Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. s 2 Tighten the belt by pulling the free end of the belt away from the tongue. s 3 P osition the lap belt low and snug on the hips as illustrated. LRS0643 LRS0644 LRS0645 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 Z REVIEW COPY[...]

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    s 4 Loosen the belt by holding the tongue at a right angle to the belt, then pull on the belt. Unfastening the seat belts T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the three-point lap- shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender is av[...]

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    ● Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- sembly should be replaced. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Infants and small chi[...]

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    ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. A rear-facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. ● NISSAN recommends that the child re- straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac- cording to ac[...]

  • Page 41

    Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the child [...]

  • Page 42

    ● Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LA T CH anchors. The child restraint will not be secured properly. ● Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harness[...]

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    T OP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT If the manufacturer of your child restraint requires the use of a top tether strap, it must be secured to the anchor point. WARNING ● Child restraint anchor points are de- signed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child re- straints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat[...]

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    Installing top tether strap 1. T op tether strap 2. Hook 3. Anchor point Install the top tether strap as follows: 1. Raise the head restraint. 2. Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback and under the head restraint. 3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the seat directly behind the child restraint. 4. Tighten t[...]

  • Page 45

    2. Secure the child restraint anchor attach- ments to the LA TCH lower anchors. Check to make sure the LA T CH attachment is prop- erly attached to the lower anchors. 3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back. If necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See ?[...]

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    6. Before placing the child in the child restraint, hold the child restraint near the LA T CH at- tachment and use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm) . If it does move more than 1 in (25 mm) , pull again on the anchor attac[...]

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    3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments, remove any additional slack from the anchor attach- ments. Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while tightening the webbing of the anchor attachments. 4. Before placing the [...]

  • Page 48

    5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the child restraint is loose, repeat steps 2 through 4. CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Front air bags inflate with g[...]

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    The instructions in this section apply to child restraint installation using the vehicle seat belts in the rear seat or the front passenger seat. Front-facing Follow these steps to install a front-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child restraint in the fron[...]

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    3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer’s in- structions for belt routing. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retrac[...]

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    6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt. 7. If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap, route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the te[...]

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    11. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The front passenger air bag status light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see 9 Front passenger air bag and status light 9 in this section. Move the child restraint to another seating position. Have the system checked[...]

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    If you must install a child restraint in the front center bench seat, follow these steps: s 1 P osition the child restraint on the front pas- senger bench seat as illustrated. It should be placed in a front-facing direction only. Move the seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the head restraint to its highest position. Always follow the child re- s[...]

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    s 3 Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt adjust- ment. s 4 Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 in (25 mm) . If it does move mor[...]

  • Page 55

    Rear-facing Follow these steps to install a rear-facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seats: 1. Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear-facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat. Position the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Rou[...]

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    4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. 5. Remove any additional slack from the child restraint; press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat- back while pulling up on the seat belt. 6. Before placing the child in the ch[...]

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    7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retrac- tor is in the ALR mode. 8. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 3 through 7. After[...]

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    ● Do not use towels, books, pillows or other items in place of a booster seat. Items such as these may move during normal driving or a collision and result in serious injury or death. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap/shoulder belt. Booster seats are de- signed to properly route the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt over t[...]

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    ● Make sure the child’s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat. The seat back must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. For example, if a low back booster seat s 1 is chosen, the vehicle seat back must be at or above the center of the child’s ears. If the seat back is lower than the center of the child[...]

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    1. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, move the seat to the rear- most position. 2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Only place it in a front facing direction. Always follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions. 3. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- sary , ad[...]

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    4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer’s in- structions for adjusting the belt routing. 5. Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top, middle portion of [...]

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    PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the following systems: ● Driver and passenger supplemental front- impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) ● Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bag ● Roof-mounted curtain side-impact a[...]

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    WARNING ● The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity fron- tal collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ● The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit[...]

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    WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 1-48 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manu[...]

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    WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags, side air bags or curtain and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly re- strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-49 Z [...]

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    WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating front air bag could seriously in- jure or kill your child. See “Child re- straints” earlier in this section for details. WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple- mental air bags (if so equipped) and roof-[...]

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    WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags and curtain and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag and curtain and rollover air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front sea[...]

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    WARNING ● When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Do not use seat covers on the front sea[...]

  • Page 69

    1. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag inflators (if so equipped) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags (if so equipped) 3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU) 4. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod- ules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classifi[...]

  • Page 70

    NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System (front seats) This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad- vanced Air Bag System for the driver and right front passenger seats. This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U.S. regu- lations. It is also permitted in Canada. However, all of the information, cautions and warn- ings in this manual s[...]

  • Page 71

    Front passenger air bag status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual concern[...]

  • Page 72

    Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF . For small adults it may be turned OFF; however, if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an[...]

  • Page 73

    Other supplemental front-impact air bag precautions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate. ● Immedia[...]

  • Page 74

    Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof- mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems (if so equipped) The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The curtain and roll- over air bags are located in the side roof rails. These systems are designed to meet voluntary gui[...]

  • Page 75

    WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtain and rollover [...]

  • Page 76

    ● If you need to dispose of a pretensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropri- ate NISSAN Service Manual. Incorrect disposal procedures could cause per- sonal injury. The pretensioner system activates in conjunction with the front air bag system. The pretensioner s[...]

  • Page 77

    SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS W arning labels about the supplemental front- impact air bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration. SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warni[...]

  • Page 78

    WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag and/or pretensioner systems will not op- erate in an accident. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. Repair and replacement procedure The s[...]

  • Page 79

    Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-63 MEMO I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 4 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 5 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2 - 6 Fuel gauge ....................................2 [...]

  • Page 81

    Storage ......................................... 2-41 Instrument panel storage trays .................. 2-41 Console box (if so equipped) ................... 2-42 Center armrest storage (if so equipped) .......... 2-43 Glove box .................................... 2-44 Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) .............. 2-44 Map pockets ...........[...]

  • Page 82

    1. V entilators (P . 4-13) 2. Instrument brightness control (P . 2-34) 3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P . 2-31) 4. Steering wheel switch for audio control/Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P . 4-71, P . 4-71) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-46, P . 2-36) 6. Meters, gauges and warning/indic[...]

  • Page 83

    17. P ower outlet/Cigarette lighter (accessory) (P . 2-39/P . 2-41) 18. Heated seat switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-36) 19. Storage compartment (P . 2-41) 20. V ehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) (P . 2-37) 21. T ow mode switch (P . 2-39) 22. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P .2-37)[...]

  • Page 84

    1. W arning/indicator lights 2. T achometer 3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. V oltmeter (if so equipped) 5. Fuel gauge 6. Speedometer 7. Automatic transmission fluid tempera- ture gauge (if so equipped) 8. Odometer/T win trip odometer/V ehicle Information Display 9. Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped) WIC1243 METERS AND GAUGES 2-4 Inst[...]

  • Page 85

    1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/twin trip display 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The odometer records the total distance the ve- hicle has been driven. The twin trip odo[...]

  • Page 86

    T ACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo- lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine into the red zone s 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en- gine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indic[...]

  • Page 87

    FUEL GAUGE The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills. The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the ignition key is turned to OFF . The low fuel warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is getting low . Refill the fuel [...]

  • Page 88

    CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.) ● If the gauge needle does not move with the proper amount of engine oil, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued vehicle operation in such a c[...]

  • Page 89

    CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low automatic transmission fluid level. Use the dipstick to check the fluid level. (See “5-speed automatic transmission fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section.) ● If the gauge indicates automatic trans- mission fluid temperature over the nor- mal range, stop the vehicle a[...]

  • Page 90

    ● When the outside temperature is between 140°F (60°C) and 194°F (90°C) , the display will read 140°F (60°C) . When the tempera- ture is above 194°F (90°C) , the display will read “SC” . ● When the outside temperature is between -40°F (-40°C) and -60°F (-51°C) , the dis- play will read -40°F (-40°C) . When the tem- perature is[...]

  • Page 91

    Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 8 second[...]

  • Page 92

    2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle one and a half circles at a maximum speed of 6 MPH (10 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. ● If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at an authorized NISSAN dealer. ● The compass may not [...]

  • Page 93

    or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Low fuel warning light High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic transmission check warning light Low tire pressure warning light Malfunction indicator light (MIL) Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Master warning light Security indicator light (if so equipped) or Brake warning light [...]

  • Page 94

    or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is operational. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the engine is running, or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properl[...]

  • Page 95

    WARNING ● Y our brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driv- ing could be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driv- ing it could be dangerous. ● Pressing the brake pedal with the en- gine stopped and/or a low b[...]

  • Page 96

    If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly, the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting and driving” section. CAUTION ● If the warning light comes on or blinks during operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● Do not drive on dry hard s[...]

  • Page 97

    WARNING ● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch in the ON position, have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible.[...]

  • Page 98

    If any of the following conditions occur, the front air bag, side air bag (if so equipped), curtain and roll-over air bag (if so equipped) , and preten- sioner systems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re- mains on after approximately 7 seconds. ● The supplemental air bag [...]

  • Page 99

    tightly , and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank. After a few driving trips, the light should turn off if no other potential emission control system malfunction exists. If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine is not running, it indicates that t[...]

  • Page 100

    T urn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on. V ehicle Dynamic Control off indicator light (if so equipped) This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF , the transfer case is in the 4L [...]

  • Page 101

    The vehicle information display s 1 is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as: ● automatic transmission position indicator ● cruise control system information ● some indicators and warnings ● other information HOW TO USE THE V EHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY Press the vehicle information display INFO but- ton s 1 locat[...]

  • Page 102

    Fuel Economy mode (If so equipped) The fuel economy mode can be selected to dis- play the instant fuel economy since the last reset. Average speed mode (If so equipped) The average speed mode can be selected to display the average miles per gallon and miles per hour since the last reset. Time/Miles (km) mode (if so equipped) The time/miles (km) mod[...]

  • Page 103

    Range mode (If so equipped) The range mode can be selected to give you an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly calcu- lated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption. Setting mode (If so equipped) The setting mode allows you to set reminders or preferences for mai[...]

  • Page 104

    Maintenance mode (If so equipped) The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of maintenance intervals for the following: ● engine oil ● oil filter ● tires ● other. Set a desired interval by rotating the INFO button to highlight the maintenance field, then press the INFO button to select. The reset mode will open up and [...]

  • Page 105

    V ehicle information display warnings and indicators 1. Door open warning 2. Low fuel warning 3. Low windshield washer fluid warning 4. Parking brake warning 5. Cruise main switch indicator 6. Cruise set switch indicator 7. T ransfer 4L O position indicator ( model) 8. 4WD shift indicator ( model) 9. Automatic transmission position indicator WIC118[...]

  • Page 106

    Door and liftgate open warning This warning illuminates when a door, the liftgate or the liftgate glass has been opened when the engine is running. Low fuel warning This warning illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E (Empty) . There will be a sm[...]

  • Page 107

    Y our vehicle may have two types of security sys- tems: ● V ehicle security system (if so equipped) ● NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System (if so equipped) V EHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type [...]

  • Page 108

    moved. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again. ● Even when the driver and/or passen- gers are in the vehicle, the system will arm with all doors closed and locked with the ignition key in the OFF posi- tion. ● The lockable beside storage compart- ment (if so equipped) is not protected by the [...]

  • Page 109

    Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in the L OCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition key is in the ON position. If the l[...]

  • Page 110

    CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. ● Do not operate the washer if the reser- voir tank is empty. ● Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling[...]

  • Page 111

    CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or dam- age the rear window defroster. HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting s 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights come on. s 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on a[...]

  • Page 112

    Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatically when it is dark. ● T urn off all the lights when it is light. ● K eep all the lights o[...]

  • Page 113

    Headlight beam select s 1 T o select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates. s 2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. s 3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. Battery saver system If the ignition switch is turned OFF while the headlight sw[...]

  • Page 114

    INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the , or AUT O position (with auto- lights activated) . T urn the control to adjust the brightness of instru- ment panel lights when driving at night. T URN SIGNAL SWITCH T urn signal s 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning d[...]

  • Page 115

    Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that[...]

  • Page 116

    T o sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. T am- pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious personal injury. The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped) . 1. [...]

  • Page 117

    The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow , the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck veh[...]

  • Page 118

    ● Use the E-Lock system only when free- ing a stuck vehicle. T ry the 4LO position before using the E-Lock system. Never use the E-Lock system on a slippery road surface such as snow or ice sur- face. Using the E-Lock system when driving in these road conditions may cause unexpected movement of the ve- hicle during engine braking, accelerat- ing [...]

  • Page 119

    T ow mode should be used when pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Using tow mode at other times may cause unnecessary transmission shifting and reduced fuel economy . Press the tow mode switch to activate tow mode. The indicator light on the tow mode switch illumi- nates when tow mode is selected. Press the tow mode switch again to tur[...]

  • Page 120

    ● Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. ● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on. ● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF . ● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good cont[...]

  • Page 121

    This power outlet s A can be used with an acces- sory cigarette lighter element. Contact your NISSAN dealer for information. This power outlet can also be used for powering electrical accessories such as cellular tele- phones. CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use. ● Do not use any other power outlet for an ac[...]

  • Page 122

    CONSOLE BOX (if so equipped) Console box storage trays Console box storage Pull up on the lever s 1 to open the console box lid s 2 . Center tray (if so equipped) LIC0566 LIC0574 LIC0573 2-42 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Console box lock Use the master key to lock s 1 or unlock s 2 the console box. CENTER ARMREST STORAGE (if so equipped) T o access the center armrest storage area, lower the center armrest and lift the lid. LIC0591 LIC0621 Instruments and controls 2-43 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r [...]

  • Page 124

    GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glove box lock (if so equipped) . The valet key cannot be used. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if so equipped) T o open the sunglasses holder, push and release. WARN[...]

  • Page 125

    MAP POCKETS SEATBACK POCKET (if so equipped) The seatback pocket is located on the back of the driver’s seat. The pocket can be used to store maps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (if so equipped) LIC0589 LIC0575 Small bin LIC0568 Instruments and controls 2-45 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a [...]

  • Page 126

    Storage bins WARNING Keep storage bins closed while driving to help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden stop. Push the button to open a storage bin. Push the lid up to close. CUP HOLDERS Open the lid to access the front cup holders. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. [...]

  • Page 127

    T o open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of front console) , lower the lid. T o close, raise the lid. Adjustable (if so equipped) LIC0553 Armrest (if so equipped) LIC0622 2nd row (rear of front console) (if so equipped) LIC0554 Instruments and controls 2-47 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f [...]

  • Page 128

    CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. 2nd row bench (if so equipped) LIC0556 Bottle holder — T ype A LIC0558 Bottle holder — T ype B LIC0624 2-48 Instruments and[...]

  • Page 129

    GROCERY HOOKS (if so equipped) The grocery hooks allow for standard size plastic grocery bags to hang side by side. T o access the grocery hooks, fold up the rear bench seat. See “Folding the rear bench seat” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system” section earlier in this manual. CAUTION Do not apply a total [...]

  • Page 130

    P OWER WINDOWS (if so equipped) WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc . inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- tivate switches or c[...]

  • Page 131

    Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or close only the corresponding windows. T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down s 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up s 2 . Automatic operation T o fully open a window equipped with automatic operation, press the window switch down (only driver’s side shown) to [...]

  • Page 132

    MANUAL WINDOWS The side windows can be opened or closed by turning the hand crank on each door. REAR SLIDING WINDOW (if so equipped) Squeeze the handles of the lever s 1 , then slide the window open s 2 . REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH (if so equipped) T o open the rear power window, push and hold the switch in the DOWN position. T o close the rear power[...]

  • Page 133

    NO TE: If the rear power window (if so equipped) is lowered while the defroster switch is on, the rear window defroster will automati- cally shut off. The heated outside mirrors (if so equipped) will remain on. The rear win- dow defroster will automatically turn on when the rear power window is fully closed if the switch is on. AUTOMATIC MOONROOF T[...]

  • Page 134

    Auto reverse function (when closing or tilting down the moonroof) The auto reverse function can be activated when the moonroof is closed or tilted down by auto- matic operation when the ignition key is in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. Depending on the environment or driving conditions,[...]

  • Page 135

    The interior light has a three-position switch and operates regardless of ignition switch position. When the switch is in the ON position s 1 , the interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi- tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position. When the switch is in the DOOR or normal op[...]

  • Page 136

    CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped) The console light s 1 will turn on whenever the parking lights or headlights are illuminated. The console light brightness can be adjusted with the illumination brightness control. The personal lights on the overhead console can be swiveled 360 degrees. T o turn on the light, press the button. Press the button again t[...]

  • Page 137

    The HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity systems. [...]

  • Page 138

    3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink T button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton. DO NO T release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. 4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink T flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink” . Thi[...]

  • Page 139

    PROGRAMMING HOMELINK T FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand- held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 sec- onds. T o program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLink T , continue to press and hold the HomeLink T button (see steps 2 - 4 under “Pro- gramming HomeLink T ”) while you press and re- press (“cyc[...]

  • Page 140

    The HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver button has now been reprogrammed. The new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLink T button that was just programmed. This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink T buttons. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the codes of any non-rolling code device tha[...]

  • Page 141

    3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys (if so equipped) ................................3 - 2 Doors ............................................3 - 3 Locking with key ................................3 - 3 Locking with inside lock knob ...................[...]

  • Page 142

    1. T wo master keys (black) with transpon- der chip (if so equipped) and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side 2. V alet key (black) with transponder chip (if so equipped) 3. K ey number plate 4. T ransponder chip (if so equipped) A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet)[...]

  • Page 143

    WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders. ● Before opening a[...]

  • Page 144

    LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB T o lock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the lock position s 1 , then close the door. T o unlock the door without the key, move the inside lock knob to the unlock position s 2 . LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) T o lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (d[...]

  • Page 145

    WIDE OPEN DOORS (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not open the Wide Open door to the full open position while the fuel-filler door is open; only open it as far as the first detent. Opening the door to the full open position may damage the fuel-filler door and Wide Open door. The Wide Open doors open nearly 180° to allow access to the rear of the cab. 1.[...]

  • Page 146

    3. Open the door to the desired position. CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK (Crew Cab models only) Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally , especially when small children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on the edge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the lock position, the door can b[...]

  • Page 147

    It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn on the interior lights and puddle lamps (if so equipped) , and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Some settings for the keyfob, such as horn beep, can be adjusted. For vehicles without navigation system, refer to “Silencing the horn beep feature” later in this sec[...]

  • Page 148

    ● When the button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. ● If a door is open and you push the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard warning lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles w[...]

  • Page 149

    Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pushing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● it has run for 25 seconds, or ● any button is pushed on t[...]

  • Page 150

    s 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly . s 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place. WARNING ● Make sure the hood is completel[...]

  • Page 151

    WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. Y ou could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling. ● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts of[...]

  • Page 152

    TILT OPERATION WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel in place. The accelerator and brake pedals can be ad- juste[...]

  • Page 153

    s 1 T o block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor. s 2 T o block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. s 3 T o block glare from the side and front, swing down the sub-sun visor (if so equipped) . s 4 Slide the extension sun visor (if so equipped) in or out as needed. CA[...]

  • Page 154

    V ANITY MIRRORS T o access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor down and flip open the mirror cover (if so equipped) . Some vanity mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the mirror cover is open. REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position s 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position s 2 whe[...]

  • Page 155

    AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is designed so that it automati- cally dims according to the intensity of the head- lights of the vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare feature operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The indicator light s 1 will illuminate when the automatic ant[...]

  • Page 156

    Manual control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror can be moved in any direction for a better rear view . T railer tow mirrors (if so equipped) WARNING Objects viewed in the convex portion of the trailer tow mirror are closer than they appear. Be careful when changing lanes or turning. Using only the convex mirror could cause an accident. Use [...]

  • Page 157

    Pull the trailer tow mirror outward to extend it to the desired position for better visibility while tow- ing a trailer. WARNING Do not extend or retract mirrors while driv- ing. Y ou may lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. CAUTION Driving in tight spaces with mirrors ex- tended may cause damage to the vehicle. Manual folding outsid[...]

  • Page 158

    P ower folding outside mirrors (if so equipped) CAUTION Do not manually fold the power folding mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can damage the mirrors. Press the switch to open or close the mirrors. Automatic anti-glare outside mirrors (if so equipped) The outside mirrors will automatically dim during nighttime conditions to reduce the glare f[...]

  • Page 159

    For proper truck box loading see “Vehicle loading information” in the “T echnical and consumer in- formation” section of this manual. WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli- sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to rid[...]

  • Page 160

    Locking the tailgate T o unlock the tailgate, turn the key toward the passenger side of the vehicle s 1 . T o lock, turn the key toward the driver side s 2 . Both the master key and the valet key can be used to lock and unlock the tailgate. TIE DOWN HOOKS For your convenience, tie down hooks are placed at each corner of the truck box. These may be [...]

  • Page 161

    The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION T wo positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these procedures to use the memory sys- tem. 1. Set the automatic[...]

  • Page 162

    1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi- tion. 2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec- onds, press the button on the keyfob. The indicator light will blink. After the indica- tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that memory setting. With the key removed from the ignition switch, press the [...]

  • Page 163

    tems” section of this manual. For vehicles without navigation system, see your NISSAN dealer. Restarting the entry/exit function If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse opens, the entry/exit function will be disabled. Drive the vehicle over 25 MPH (40 km/h) to restart the entry/exit function. Y ou can also restart the entry/exit funct[...]

  • Page 164

    4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Control panel buttons (if so equipped) ...............4 - 2 How to use the joystick and ENTER button ........4 - 3 How to use the BACK button ....................4 - 3 Setting up the start-up screen ...................4 - 3 How to use the TRIP button .....................4 - 3 How t[...]

  • Page 165

    Antenna ...................................... 4-60 NISSAN mobile entertainment system (MES) (if so equipped) .................................. 4-61 Digital video disc (DVD) player controls .......... 4-62 Remote control ................................ 4-63 Flip-down screen .............................. 4-63 Playing a digital video disc (DVD) ..[...]

  • Page 166

    WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a[...]

  • Page 167

    9. GUIDE VOICE button* 10. zoom out button* 11. zoom in button* *For Navigation system control buttons, refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. When you use this system, make sure the engine is running. If you use the system with the engine not running (ignition ON or ACC) for a long time, it will use up all the battery power, and[...]

  • Page 168

    ● Average Speed - Average speed driven (MPH or km/h) since the last reset. Resetting trip 1 and trip 2 Each trip screen can be reset to 0. Press the TRIP button to select the TRIP screen to be reset. ● Select the “Reset” key on screen by press- ing the ENTER button, or ● Press the TRIP button for more than approxi- mately 1.5 seconds. Fue[...]

  • Page 169

    Maintenance items Press the TRIP button to display maintenance information or set maintenance intervals for the following: ● Engine Oil ● Tire Rotation ● Tire Pressure (if so equipped) For setting the Tire Pressure display , refer to “Tire pressure information” later in this section. Changing the maintenance interval Select the “Engine [...]

  • Page 170

    Displaying the maintenance notice re- minder Select the “Display Maintenance Notification” key and press the ENTER button to display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automatically at the set maintenance interval. The MAINTENANCE NO TICE screen (ENGINE OIL and TIRE RO T A TION) will be automatically displayed as shown when both of the following cond[...]

  • Page 171

    Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. In case of low tire pressure, a message is dis- played on the screen: L OW PRESSURE — Check All Tires. WARNING ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the Tire Pressure Monitori[...]

  • Page 172

    Brightness/contrast : Select the “Brightness/Contrast” key to adjust the brightness and contrast of the map back- ground. Use the joystick to adjust the brightness to darker or brighter and the contrast to lower or higher. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK button or any other mode but[...]

  • Page 173

    V ehicle electronic systems Select the “V ehicle Electronic Systems” key by using the joystick and pressing the ENTER but- ton. The VEHICLE ELECTRONIC S Y STEMS screen will be displayed. Y ou can set the following operating conditions by selecting the desired item using the joystick, then pressing the ENTER button. The indicator light, box at t[...]

  • Page 174

    ● Higher: more sensitive, automatic headlights will come on quicker when the headlight sensor senses less ambient light. Automatic headlights off delay: Select to change the setting for the length of time the automatic headlights remain on after exiting the vehicle. Speed dependent wiper: Select to turn on or turn off the driving speed dependent [...]

  • Page 175

    Clock Adjusting the time: Select the “Hours” or “Minutes” key and move the joystick to the right or left to adjust the time. The time will change step by step. The new settings are automatically saved when you exit the setting screen by pressing the BACK button or any other mode button. Setting daylight savings time: Use the “Daylight Sav[...]

  • Page 176

    Selecting the time zone: 1. Select the “Select Time Zone” key . The TIME Z ONE screen will appear. 2. Select one of the following zones, depend- ing on the current location. ● Pacific zone ● Mountain zone ● Central zone ● Eastern zone ● Atlantic zone ● Newfoundland zone After selection, the CLOCK SETTINGS screen will appear. The GPS[...]

  • Page 177

    Adjust air flow direction for the driver and pas- senger side s 1 , center s 2 , and rear passenger (if so equipped) s 3 ventilators by moving the venti- lator slide and/or ventilator assemblies. WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally requir[...]

  • Page 178

    1. Fan speed control dial 2. T emperature control dial 3. Air flow control dial 4. Air conditioner button 5. Air recirculation button CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed. Air flow control dial The air flow control dial allows you to select the air flow outlets. MAX A/C — Air flows from c[...]

  • Page 179

    ● for maximum cooling when using the air con- ditioner. OFF position: Push the button again to turn air recircula- tion off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the se- lected outlet. Use the off position for normal heater or air con- ditioner operation. Air conditioner button Start the engine, turn the fan[...]

  • Page 180

    Bi-level heating The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side and center vents and to the front and rear floor outlets. 1. Push the button to the OFF position. The indicator light on the button will go off. 2. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. T urn the temperature contr[...]

  • Page 181

    Dehumidified heating This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the button to the OFF position. The indicator light on the button will go off. 2. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Push the button on. The indicator light on the button will come on. 5. T urn the[...]

  • Page 182

    T ype A WHA0871 T ype A WHA0872 4-18 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 183

    T ype A WHA0873 T ype A WHA0874 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-19 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 184

    T ype A WHA0875 4-20 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 185

    WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot[...]

  • Page 186

    — Air flows mainly from the front and rear floor outlets. — Air flows from defroster outlets and the front and rear floor outlets. T emperature control dial The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. T o lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. T o increase the temperature, turn the dial to the[...]

  • Page 187

    ● T o quickly remove ice or fog from the win- dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the temperature control lever to the full HO T position. ● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light on the button will not come on) if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) . If in def[...]

  • Page 188

    5. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. ● For quick cooling when the outside tem- perature is high, push the button to the ON position. The indicator light on the button will come on. Be sure to return the to the OFF position for nor- mal cooling. The indicator light on the button will go off. Y ou may also select MAX A/C[...]

  • Page 189

    T ype B WHA0916 T ype B WHA0917 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-25 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 190

    T ype B WHA0918 T ype B WHA0919 4-26 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 191

    T ype B WHA0920 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-27 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 192

    WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot[...]

  • Page 193

    — Air flows mainly from the front and rear floor outlets. — Air flows from defroster outlets and the front and rear floor outlets. — Air flows mainly from defroster outlets. The air flow control dial also has intermediate positions which allow the air flow to be distrib- uted between 2 of the icon positions on the air flow control dial. T emp[...]

  • Page 194

    3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. Defrosting or defogging This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows. 1. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 2. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 3. T urn the tem[...]

  • Page 195

    AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position, and push in the button to activate the air conditioner. When the air condi- tioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions are added to the heater operation. The air conditioner cooling function oper- ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This [...]

  • Page 196

    T ype C WHA1079 T ype C WHA1080 4-32 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 197

    T ype C WHA1081 T ype C WHA1082 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems 4-33 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 198

    T ype C WHA1083 4-34 Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/11/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 199

    1. Driver temperature control dial 2. A/C ON/OFF button 3. Front window defroster button 4. Fan speed control dial 5. System OFF button 6. Rear window defroster button 7. Air recirculation button 8. Passenger temperature control dial 9. DUAL button 10. Air flow control buttons 11. AUT O button WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- er[...]

  • Page 200

    ● The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off are also controlled automatically . ● A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly . This does not indicate a malfunction. Dehumidified defrosting or d[...]

  • Page 201

    The sunload sensor s 1 , located on the top center of the instrument panel, helps the system main- tain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around this sensor. The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve- hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with the environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s ozone laye[...]

  • Page 202

    Reception conditions will constantly change be- cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and interference from other ve- hicles can work against ideal reception. De- scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception. Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to com[...]

  • Page 203

    AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc (CD) player CAUTION ● Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player. ● T rying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer. ● Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time. ● Only use high quality 4.7 in [...]

  • Page 204

    CHECK DISC: ● Confirm that the CD is inserted cor- rectly (the label side is facing up, etc .) . ● Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches. PRESS EJECT: This is an error due to excessive tem- perature inside the player. Remove the CD by pressing the EJECT button. After a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD can be p[...]

  • Page 205

    Playback order: Music playback order of a CD with MP3 or WMA files is as illustrated. ● The names of folders not containing MP3 or WMA files are not shown in the display . ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc, “Root Folder” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software[...]

  • Page 206

    Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. Supported versions*1 MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA V ersion WMA7, WMA8, WMA9 Sampling fr[...]

  • Page 207

    T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player wil[...]

  • Page 208

    1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. CD eject button 3. MENU button 4. CD insert slot 5. CD button 6. FM·AM button 7. TUNE buttons 8. RPT button 9. PWR/VOL control knob 10. RDM button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 12. SEEK buttons FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see 9 Audio opera- tion precauti[...]

  • Page 209

    use the SEEK button to adjust Fader and Balance modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts the sound between the right and left speakers. Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the desired level, press the MENU button repeatedly until the radio or CD display reappears. Other- wise, the radio or[...]

  • Page 210

    SEEK buttons: SEEK tuning Press the SEEK or button to seek through the frequencies. Seek tuning begins from low to high frequencies, or high to low frequencies, depending on which button is pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting sta- tion. Once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio continues in the seek mode at the lowest broa[...]

  • Page 211

    RPT button: When the RPT button is pressed while the com- pact disc is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: 1 ←→ Normal 1: The track that is currently playing will be re- peated. RDM button: When the RDM button is pressed while the com- pact disc is being played, the play pattern can be changed as follows: RDM ←→ Normal[...]

  • Page 212

    1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. TUNE/FOLDER·CA T button 3. DISP button 4. SCAN RPT button 5. PRESET A·B·C button 6. CD·DVD button 7. RADIO button* 8. AUX button 9. REAR ON·OFF button 10. speaker control button 11. L OAD button 12. CD insert slot 13. CD eject button 14. POWER/VOLUME control knob 15. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 16. T uning and[...]

  • Page 213

    1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. TUNE/FOLDER·CA T button 3. DISP button 4. SCAN RPT button 5. PRESET A·B·C button 6. CD button 7. FM button 8. AM button 9. SA T (satellite) button* 10. AUX button 11. L OAD button 12. CD insert slot 13. CD eject button 14. POWER/VOLUME control knob 15. Station and CD select (1 - 6) buttons 16. T uning and AUDIO control kn[...]

  • Page 214

    1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. CA T FOLDER button 3. Display 4. SCAN button 5. RPT RDM button 6. H/M button (clock set buttons) 7. PRESET A·B·C button 8. CD button 9. FM AM button 10. SA T (satellite) radio button* 11. AUX button 12. DISP button 13. L OAD button 14. CD insert slot 15. CD eject button 16. POWER/VOLUME control knob 17. Station and CD sele[...]

  • Page 215

    1. SEEK/TRACK button 2. CA T FOLDER button 3. Display 4. SCAN RPT button 5. DISP button 6. H/M button (clock set buttons) 7. PRESET A·B·C button 8. CD·DVD button 9. RADIO button* 10. AUX button 11. REAR ON·OFF button 12. speaker control button 13. L OAD button 14. CD insert slot 15. CD eject button 16. POWER/VOLUME control knob 17. Station and [...]

  • Page 216

    FM/AM/SA T RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (T ype A , B, C and D) (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see “ Audio opera- tion precautions” earlier in this section. No satellite radio reception is available and “NO SA T” is displayed when the SA T or RADIO button is pressed to select satellite radio stations unless optional [...]

  • Page 217

    ● Disc title mode displays the title of the CD being played. ● T rack number mode displays the number selected disc and the track that is currently being played on the disk. ● T rack title mode displays the title of the se- lected CD track. MP3 display mode T o change the text displayed when listening to an MP3/WMA CD with MP3/WMA text (when [...]

  • Page 218

    pressed unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XM T satellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. If a compact disc is playing when the FM, AM, FM/AM or SA T radio select button is pressed, the compact disc will automatically be turned off and the last radio[...]

  • Page 219

    1. Choose preset bank A , B or C using the PRESET A·B·C select button. 2. Select the desired FM, AM or SA T station band. 3. T une to the desired station using manual, SEEK or SCAN tuning. Press and hold any of the desired station memory buttons (1 – 6) until a beep sound is heard. 4. The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will r[...]

  • Page 220

    SEEK/TRACK button: When the button is pressed while a com- pact disc is playing, the track being played re- turns to its beginning. Press several times to skip back through tracks. The compact disc will go back the number of times the button is pressed. When the button is pressed while the compact disc is playing, the next track will start to play [...]

  • Page 221

    CD EJECT: Current/Selected disc: ● Press the button, then press the slot number (1 – 6) for the desired disc. The compact disc will be ejected. If no slot num- ber (1 – 6) is pressed, the current loaded disc will be ejected. Also, if the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc will reload. All discs: ● Press and hold the but[...]

  • Page 222

    1. V olume control switch 2. MODE select switch 3. POWER on/off switch 4. T uning switch 1. V olume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. POWER on and MODE select switch 4. T uning switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch With the ignition key[...]

  • Page 223

    Seek tuning (radio) : Push the tuning switch or for more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous radio station. Next/Previous track (CD) : Push the tuning switch or for less than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the present track or skip to the next track. Push several times to skip back or skip through tracks. This system searches f[...]

  • Page 224

    REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (if so equipped) Press the REAR ON·OFF button on the front radio control panel to turn the rear controls on. Push the button again to turn the rear controls off. The headphones symbol illuminates on the front display when the rear audio controls are on. T wo headphone jacks are provided so two rear seat passengers may listen to[...]

  • Page 225

    WARNING ● The Mobile Entertainment System is designed for rear seat passenger view- ing only. ● The driver must not attempt to operate the Mobile Entertainment System while the vehicle is in motion so that full at- tention may be given to vehicle operation. CAUTION ● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display may break if hit with a hard [...]

  • Page 226

    1. EJECT button 2. DVD slot 3. ENTER button 4. POWER on/off button 5. MODE button 6. Input jacks 7. ST OP button 8. PLA Y/P AUSE button 9. MENU button 10. DISPLA Y button 11. NA VIGA TION keys DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLAYER CONTROLS Refer to “Playing a digital video disc (DVD)” later in this section for the function of each button. 1. POWER bu[...]

  • Page 227

    6. DISPLA Y button 7. MODE button 8. SUBTITLE button 9. AUDIO button 10. ANGLE button 11. CLEAR button 12. P AUSE button 13. PLA Y button 14. F AST FORW ARD/F AST REVERSE button 15. MENU button 16. NA VIGA TION keys 17. BACK button 18. NUMERIC KEYP AD REMOTE CONTROL Refer to “Remote control operation” later in this section for the function of e[...]

  • Page 228

    Headphones Power ON/OFF: Press the power button to turn the headphones on or off. V olume control: T urn the volume control knob to adjust the vol- ume. The headphones will automatically be turned off in 30 seconds if there is no sound during that period. T o prevent the battery from being dis- charged, keep the power supply turned off when not in [...]

  • Page 229

    Press the REAR ON·OFF button located on the front controls to disable or enable rear seat audio controls. For more information on rear seat audio controls see, “Rear Audio Controls” earlier in this section. Pressing the button on the front controls turns the rear speakers on or off and enables or disables the wireless headphones . It is possib[...]

  • Page 230

    ST OP: Press the ST OP button once to stop playing the media. The display will show in the upper left corner of the display for 4 seconds, and the last disc position will be stored. When the PLA Y button is pressed again, it will resume at the stored disc track and time position. If the ST OP button is pressed again when the player is already in St[...]

  • Page 231

    MENU: If the media is in PLA Y mode and the MENU button is pressed, the DVD menu will appear on the screen. Use Navigation Keys to navigate within the menu, and use ENTER to select the item. Press the MENU button again to return to PLA Y mode. TITLE (Remote control only) : Press TITLE button to return the DVD media to the “title” of the DVD. Pr[...]

  • Page 232

    Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% or more than 75%) . CAUTION ● Do not use any solvents or cleaning solutions when cleaning the video system. ● Do not use excessive force on the moni- tor screen. ● Avoid touching or scratching the moni- tor screen as it may become dirty or damaged. HOW TO HANDL[...]

  • Page 233

    DVD player operation precautions Do not use the following DVDs as they may cause the DVD player to malfunction: ● 3.1 in (8 cm) disc s with an adapter. ● DVDs with a region code other than “1” . The region code s A is displayed in a small symbol printed on the top of the DVD s B . ● DVDs that are not round. ● DVDs with a paper label. ?[...]

  • Page 234

    Remote control and headphones battery replacement Replace the battery as follows: 1. Open the lid. 2. Replace batteries with new ones. ● Size AA (remote control) ● Size AAA (headphones) Make sure that the and ends on the batteries match the markings inside the compartment. 3. Close the lid securely. If the battery is removed for any reason othe[...]

  • Page 235

    When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following precautions, otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions [...]

  • Page 236

    Y our NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. If you have an ap- proved Bluetooth T enabled cellular phone, you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in-vehicle phone module. With Bluetooth T wireless technology, you can make or receive a hands-free telephone call with your cellular phone in[...]

  • Page 237

    – Y our cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed. ● When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may be difficult to hear the other person’s voice dur- ing a call. ● Do not place the cellular phone in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle phone module to prevent tone quali[...]

  • Page 238

    Operating tips T o get the best performance out of the NISSAN V oice Recognition system, observe the following: ● K eep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the windows to eliminate surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.) , which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly. ● W ait unt[...]

  • Page 239

    ● Numbers can be spoken in small groups. The system will prompt you to continue en- tering digits, if desired. Example: 1-800-662-6200 – “One eight zero zero” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six six two” The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more. – “six two zero zero” ● Say ?[...]

  • Page 240

    PHONE/END Press the button to cancel a VR session or end a call. GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System with NISSAN V oice Recognition. For ad- ditional command options, refer to “List of voice commands” later in this section. Choosing a language Y ou can interact with th[...]

  • Page 241

    3. Say: “Pair phone” s B . The system acknowl- edges the command and announces the next set of available commands. 4. Say: “New phone” s C . The system acknowl- edges the command and asks you to initiate pairing from the phone handset s D . The pairing procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model. See the ce[...]

  • Page 242

    NO TE: If you do not wish to take the call when you hear the ring tone, press the button on the steering wheel. For additional command options, see “List of voice commands” later in this section. LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu “Call” or “Call International” “Phone Book” “Memo Pad” “Setup” When you press and release the but[...]

  • Page 243

    The system acknowledges the command, re- peats the number and begins dialing. If a redial number does not exist, the system announces, “There is no number to redial” and ends the VR session. “Call back” s D Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle. The system acknowledges the command, re- pea[...]

  • Page 244

    NO TE: Each phone has its own separate phone book. Y ou cannot access Phone A’s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B . “New entry” s A Use the New Entry command to store a new name in the system. When prompted by the system, say the name you would like to give the new entry . For example, say: “Mary .” If the name is too[...]

  • Page 245

    The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s Manual for details. Y ou can also visit www .nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones. The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command. When you have finished enter[...]

  • Page 246

    “Setup” Main Menu “Setup” “Pair Phone” s A “List Phone” s B “Select Phone” s C “Change Priority” s D “Delete Phone” s E “Bluetooth Off” s F Use the Setup command to change options as- sociated with the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. “Pair phone” s A Use the Pair Phone command to pair a phone to the Bluetoot[...]

  • Page 247

    and you change the priority level of Phone C to Level 1, then: Priority Level 1 = Phone C Priority Level 2 = Phone B Priority Level 3 = Phone A “Delete phone” s E Use the Delete Phone command to delete a specific phone or all phones from the Bluetooth T Hands-Free Phone System. The system announces the names of the phones already paired with th[...]

  • Page 248

    11. The system will announce that speaker ad- aptation has been completed and the sys- tem is ready . The SA mode will stop if: ● The button is pressed for more than 5 seconds in SA mode. ● The vehicle begins moving during SA mode. ● The ignition switch is turned to the OFF or L OCK position. T raining phrases During the SA mode, the system i[...]

  • Page 249

    T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty . If problems are en- countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, try each solution in turn, starting with number 1, until the problem is resolved. Symptom Solution System fails to interpret the command correctly[...]

  • Page 250

    5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................................5 - 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 Avoiding collisi[...]

  • Page 251

    Special winter equipment ....................... 5-34 Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-34 Engine block heater (if so equipped) ............. 5-34 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/12/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 252

    WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca[...]

  • Page 253

    CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● 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 [...]

  • Page 254

    even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS mal- function indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a ma[...]

  • Page 255

    ● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. ● Replacing ti[...]

  • Page 256

    DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- duces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others. Additionally, if you are injured in an a[...]

  • Page 257

    ● T o 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 pos- sible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires larger than specified in this manual. This could cause your vehicle to roll over[...]

  • Page 258

    ● Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent maintenance may be required. See “Periodic mainte- nance” in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.” WARNING Never remove or turn the key to the LOCK position while driving. The steering wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to lose c[...]

  • Page 259

    T o remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) posi- tion with the key in the ON position. 2. T urn the key to the L OCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition. If the selector lever is shifted to the P (Park) position after the key is turned to the OFF posi- tion or when the key cannot be turned to [...]

  • Page 260

    ● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool- ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. ● Check that all windows and lights are clean. ● Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflati[...]

  • Page 261

    ENGINE PROTECTION MODE The engine has an engine protection mode to reduce the chance of damage if the coolant tem- perature becomes too high (for example, when climbing steep grades in high temperature with heavy loads, such as when towing a trailer) . When the engine temperature reaches a certain level: ● The engine coolant temperature gauge wil[...]

  • Page 262

    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu- tral) to R (Reverse) , or L (Low) . Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a[...]

  • Page 263

    WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral) , or any D ([...]

  • Page 264

    4L O: 31 MPH (50 km/h) 1 (Low gear) : Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or slow driving through deep snow , sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 1 position. 2WD and AUT O: 43 MPH (70 km/h[...]

  • Page 265

    brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then shift the selector lever into the P (Park) position. R (Reverse) : CAUTION T o prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped befo[...]

  • Page 266

    M1 (First) : Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. M1 will be displayed on the position indicator on the meter. ● Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than M4 range. This reduces fuel economy[...]

  • Page 267

    1. T urn the ignition key to the L OCK position and remove the key 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. On vehicles equipped with a column shifter, tilt the steering wheel down to the lowest position. 4. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 5. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 6. Move the shift selector lev[...]

  • Page 268

    WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re- leased before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ● Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. ● Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged. ● Do not leave children un[...]

  • Page 269

    ● If the SET indicator light blinks, push the cruise control ON·OFF switch off and have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. ● The SET indicator light may blink when the cruise control ON·OFF switch is pushed ON while pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET , or CANCEL switch. T o prop- erly set the cruise control system, use the following procedu[...]

  • Page 270

    T o reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the ve- hicle attains the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. ● Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re- lease the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed. ● Push and release the COAST/SET switch. Ea[...]

  • Page 271

    ● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag. ● Use 4H or 4L position only when necessary . Four-wheel drive operation low- ers fuel economy . WARNING ● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at- tempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to[...]

  • Page 272

    2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4L O position 2WD Rear wheels For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) or state dyna- mometer I/M testing Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift pos[...]

  • Page 273

    The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are three types of drive modes available, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. T o change into or out of 4LO, the vehi[...]

  • Page 274

    When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● Use the Electronic Locking Rear Differential (E-Lock) system (if so equipped) . T urn the switch ON while the vehicle is stationary and apply the throttle to try to free the vehicle. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, rock the vehicle back and forth between reverse [...]

  • Page 275

    The 4WD shift indicator light is located in the vehicle information display . The light should turn off within 1 second after turning the ignition switch to the ON position. While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi- cator light will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD shift switch. ● The 4WD shift indicator light may blink while sh[...]

  • Page 276

    ● When the warning light comes on, the 2WD mode may be engaged even if the 4WD shift switch is in 4H . Be especially careful when driving. If corresponding parts are malfunctioning, the 4WD mode will not be engaged even if the 4WD shift switch is shifted. ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO position on dry hard surface roads. Driv- ing [...]

  • Page 277

    CAUTION ● After using the E-Lock system, turn the switch OFF to prevent possible damage to driveline components from extended use. ● Do not drive the vehicle at speeds faster than 12 mph (20 km/h) when the system is engaged. Doing so could damage drivetrain components. ● Do not turn on the E-lock system while the tires are spinning. Doing so [...]

  • Page 278

    ● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: s A T urn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: s B T urn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB: s C T urn the whee[...]

  • Page 279

    WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel- erating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. W et brakes When th[...]

  • Page 280

    WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may result in increased stopping distances. Normal operation The ABS operates at speeds abov e3-6M P H( 5 - 10 km/h) . When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up, the system electronically controls the pressure applied to each brake. This action is similar to pumping the brakes [...]

  • Page 281

    When accelerating or driving on slippery sur- faces, the tires may spin or slide. With the V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors detect these movements and control the braking and engine output to help improve vehicle stability . ● When the V ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operating, the slip indicator in the instrument panel bli[...]

  • Page 282

    ● When driving on extremely inclined sur- faces such as higher banked corners, the V ehicle Dynamic Control system may not operate properly and the VDC OFF indicator light may come on. Do not drive on these types of roads. ● When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the Vehicle Dynamic Control off indicat[...]

  • Page 283

    will sound for only three seconds. Once the sys- tem detects an object approaching, the tone will sound again. The RSS automatically turns on when the shift selector lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is ON. The RSS OFF switch on the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off. T o turn the RSS off, the ignition must [...]

  • Page 284

    3. Tire chains may be used. For details see “Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it- yourself” section of this manual. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. ● A sturdy,[...]

  • Page 285

    T o use the engine block heater: 1. T urn the engine off. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord. 3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord. 4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (V AC) outlet. 5. The engine block heater must be p[...]

  • Page 286

    5-36 Starting and driving MEMO I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 287

    6 In case of emergency Flat tire ...........................................6 - 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........6 - 2 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 2 Jump starting .....................................6 - 8 Push starting ..................................... 6-10 If your vehicle overheats .................[...]

  • Page 288

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres- sure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If equipped, the system also displays pressure of all tires (except t[...]

  • Page 289

    WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the automatic transmission is shifted into P (Park) . ● Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ● Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for profes- sional road assistance. Blocking wheels Place sui[...]

  • Page 290

    2. Unscrew and remove the jack and tool kit. 3. Assemble the two pieces of the jack rod. Find the oval-shaped opening above the middle of the license plate. Pass the T -shaped end of the jack rod through the opening and direct it toward the spare tire winch, located directly above the spare tire. CAUTION Do not insert the jack rod straight as it is[...]

  • Page 291

    CAUTION Be sure to center the spare tire suspend- ing plate on the wheel and then lift the spare tire. Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is nec- essary to work under the vehicle, sup- port it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with y[...]

  • Page 292

    2. Place the jack directly under the jack -up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack -up point. The jack -up points are indicated by stamped ar- rows on the side of the frame. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, sec[...]

  • Page 293

    5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put t[...]

  • Page 294

    Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) . COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar. After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD tire pressure, the display of the tire pres-[...]

  • Page 295

    ● Whenever working on or near a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors (for example, goggles or industrial safety spectacles) and remove rings, metal bands, or any other jewelry. Do not lean over the battery when jump starting. ● Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. It could explode and cause se- rious injury. ● Y our vehicle [...]

  • Page 296

    ● Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the engine com- partment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal. 5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. 6. Keep the engine speed of the booster ve- hicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start the en- gine of the vehicle being jump started. C[...]

  • Page 297

    3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the en- gine, stand clear to prevent getti[...]

  • Page 298

    For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing” in the “T echnical and consumer information” sec- tion of this manual. T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN T wo-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on [...]

  • Page 299

    If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft before towing to prevent damage to the transmission. Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the ve- hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the gro[...]

  • Page 300

    V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) Pulling a stuck vehicle If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow , mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifi- cally for vehicle recovery. Always follow the re- covery device manufacturer’s instructions. Attach the tow strap to the towing hook (if so equipped) . WARNING ● Stand clear of[...]

  • Page 301

    7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 3 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi[...]

  • Page 302

    In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti[...]

  • Page 303

    REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible from the surface of the paint to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive accessory store. UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the und[...]

  • Page 304

    Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp- ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry , soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather[...]

  • Page 305

    SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution. Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section of this manual. WARNING Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up[...]

  • Page 306

    ● Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic compo- nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them. Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are extremely corrosive. They accelerate corrosion and deterioration of underbody components such as the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables, floor pan and fenders[...]

  • Page 307

    8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............[...]

  • Page 308

    Y our new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make su[...]

  • Page 309

    When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* Whe[...]

  • Page 310

    Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard steering or strange noises. Warning lights and chimes Make sure all warning lights and chimes are operating properly. Windshield wiper and washer* Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak. Windshield defroster Check[...]

  • Page 311

    When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent [...]

  • Page 312

    1. Battery 2. Fuse/fusible link box 3. T ransmission dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Engine oil dipstick 12. Engine coolant reservoir NO TE: Engine cover removed for clarity. WDI0630 ENGINE CO[...]

  • Page 313

    The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti- freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze so- lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Ad- ditional engine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir c[...]

  • Page 314

    If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● T o avoid the danger of being[...]

  • Page 315

    5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks s B . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark s A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill s C . 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. It is n[...]

  • Page 316

    If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and replace it at this time. See “Changing engine oil filter” later in this section. WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ● T ry to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as [...]

  • Page 317

    5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. CAUTION Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine failure. 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an add[...]

  • Page 318

    For further brake fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake system. The use of improper fluids can damage the bra[...]

  • Page 319

    Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving conditions require an increased amount of win- dow washer fluid. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- freeze or equivalent. CAUTION ● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for window washer solution. This may result in damage to the paint. [...]

  • Page 320

    1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. 2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequ[...]

  • Page 321

    CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will by- pass the variable voltage control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Y our vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. T[...]

  • Page 322

    1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer. 2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . REPLAC[...]

  • Page 323

    The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. T o remove the air cleaner filter: s 1 Loosen the screw . s 2 Disconnect the ele[...]

  • Page 324

    2. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the filter cover. NO TE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should face downward. 3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filter into the housing. 4. Replace [...]

  • Page 325

    REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. s 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. s 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. CAUTION [...]

  • Page 326

    If the brakes do not operate properly , have the brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Y our vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to norma[...]

  • Page 327

    If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse, the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the fuse box securely . T ype B fuses cannot be installed in the under- hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the underhood f[...]

  • Page 328

    5. If the fuse is open s A , replace it with a new fuse s B . 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. Fusible links If the electrical equipment does not operate and fuses are in good condition, check the fusible links. If any of these fusible links are melted, replace with only genuine NISSAN[...]

  • Page 329

    5. If the fuse is open s A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse s B . 6. Push the fuse box cover to install. 7. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN dealer. T ype A WDI0452 T ype B LDI0456 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-23 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/[...]

  • Page 330

    CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery and removed parts. Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s 1 Open the lid using a coin s A . s 2 Remove the battery s B . s 3 Install a new battery s C with the “+” facing down. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent. s 4 Close the lid securely . 5. Press the button, the[...]

  • Page 331

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undes- ired operation of the device. HEADLIGHTS Replacing the [...]

  • Page 332

    FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped) Replacing the fog light bulb CAUTION ● High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped. ● When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope. ● Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Wattage 37.5 Bulb No[...]

  • Page 333

    EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item W attage (W) Bulb No. Headlight assembly High 60/65 HB3/9005 Low 51/55 HB4/9006 Park/T urn 8/27 3457K Sidemarker 3.8 194 Side turn signal light* (if so equipped) (LED) — Front fog light 37.5 899 Puddle lamp 8 906LF Room/map lights (front) 6 – Personal lights T ype A 8 AL67 T ype B 6 WXW52 Footwell 3.4 158 Glove[...]

  • Page 334

    1. Room/map light 2. Front personal lights 3. Step light 4. Puddle lamp/Side turn signal light (if so equipped) 5. High-mount stoplight/cargo lights 6. License plate light 7. Rear combination/tailgate light assem- bly 8. Fog light 9. Headlight assembly Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, fir[...]

  • Page 335

    Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Room/map lights LDI0389 Personal lights (T ype A) LDI0364 V anity mirror LDI0385 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/12/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r[...]

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    Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Step light LDI0341 Puddle light LDI0388 Personal lights (T ype B) WDI0233 8-30 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/12/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i [...]

  • Page 337

    If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is sig[...]

  • Page 338

    conditioner and audio systems” section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” sec- tion, and “Flat tire” in the “In case of emer- gency” section. Tire inflation pressure Check the tire pressures (including the spare) often and always prior to long dis- tance trips. The recommended tire pres- sure s[...]

  • Page 339

    Tire and loading information label s 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that can be seated in the vehicle. s 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. s 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . s 4 Cold tire [...]

  • Page 340

    Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press too hard or force the valve stem side- ways, or air will escape. If the hissing sound of air escaping from the tire is heard while checking the pressure, reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage. 3. Remove [...]

  • Page 341

    TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information iden- tifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also pro- vides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of [...]

  • Page 342

    s 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the 9 Depart- ment Of T ransportation. 9 The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of Tire Identification Num- ber. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size 4. Three-digit co[...]

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    s 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire has radial structure. s 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white l[...]

  • Page 344

    If you install snow tires, they must be the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all four wheels. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities [...]

  • Page 345

    Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv[...]

  • Page 346

    Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the[...]

  • Page 347

    If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary. Contact a NISSAN dealer. Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Even with [...]

  • Page 348

    9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option) ..............9 - 3 Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fue l recommendation (if so equipped) ................9 - 4 Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9 - 6 Air conditioner system refri[...]

  • Page 349

    Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ..... 9-43 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................... 9-44 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-45 In the event of a collision ....................... 9-45 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/12/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v[...]

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    The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel Short wheel base 28 g[...]

  • Page 351

    FUEL RECOMMENDATION (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option) Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● 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 des[...]

  • Page 352

    T ake care not to spill gasoline during refu- eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage. E–85 fuel 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 V ehicle (FFV) . Do not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispen[...]

  • Page 353

    General information This information is for Flexible Fuel vehicles (FFV) only . FFV vehicles can be identified by the fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only . This section only cov- ers those subjects that are unique to Flexible Fuel vehicles. CAUTION Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door la- bel can operate o[...]

  • Page 354

    CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability. 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. See 9 Capacit[...]

  • Page 355

    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 oper- ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage. Selecting the correct[...]

  • Page 356

    ENGINE Model VK56DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 338.78 (5,552) Firing order 1–8–7–3–6–5–4–2 Idle speed No adjustment is necessary. A/T (in “N” position) Ignition timing (degree B.T .D.C. at idle spee[...]

  • Page 357

    WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 18 x 8.0J 20 x 8.0J Tires P265/70R18 P275/70R18 P275/60R20 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length Short Bed in (mm) 224.6 (5,704) Long Bed in (mm) 244.2 (6,204) Overall width in (mm) 79.4 (2,016) Overall height 2wd K C in (mm) 75.0 (1,906) 4wd K C in (mm) 76.6 (1,945) 2wd CC in (mm) 75.4 (1,915) 4wd CC in[...]

  • Page 358

    When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app[...]

  • Page 359

    ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weight[...]

  • Page 360

    TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed to the underside of the hood as shown. Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 1. Make holes on the plas[...]

  • Page 361

    WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously 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 se[...]

  • Page 362

    equipped) . Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped) . T o get “the combined weight of occu- pants and cargo” , add the weight of all occupants, then add the total luggage weight. Examples are shown in the follow- ing illustration. 9-14 T echnical and consum[...]

  • Page 363

    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 [...]

  • Page 364

    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 trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av[...]

  • Page 365

    1. Side channels 2. Header channel 3. Channel sections 4. Floor channels UTILI-TRACK™ CHANNEL SYSTEM (if so equipped) WARNING ● Properly install and tighten the tie- down cleats into the Utili-track™ chan- nel system. Also, do not attach any rope or straps directly to the channel. Failure to properly install the tie-down cleats or attaching r[...]

  • Page 366

    3. Insert the cleat into the channel perpendicu- lar to the channel as shown. Then rotate the cleat clockwise 90° and slide it to the de- sired location. 4. Position the cleat so the nubs on the bottom fully seat into the channel detents. LTI0103 LTI0104 9-18 T echnical and consumer information Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA[...]

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    5. There should be no gap between the bottom of the cleat and the top of the channel. Tighten the center bolt hand tight (20-40 inch pounds) . WTI0124 T echnical and consumer information 9-19 Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 10/12/07—debbie X I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    CAUTION ● Install only one cleat per section of channel. ● Applying loads at angles to the cleats greater then 45° or loads greater than 150 lbs. (header and floor channels) or 200 lbs. (side channels) may cause damage to the channel or bed. LTI0106 9-20 T echnical and consumer information Z REVIEW COPY— 2008 Titan (tzw) Owners Manual—USA_[...]

  • Page 369

    WARNING Do not install accessories over the gap between the front and rear side channels. Doing this could affect the rear structure in certain rear impacts, which could result in serious injury. CAUTION Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to prevent it from sliding or shifting. Use the channel end stoppers to help se- cure items in the [...]

  • Page 370

    Install the channels end stoppers as follows: 1. Remove the channel protectors by sliding them out the back of the truck bed. Properly store the channel protectors. 2. Loosen the bolt on the center of the end stopper with the provided wrench and insert it into the channel. 3. Position the end stopper to the desired lo- cation on the channel so the [...]

  • Page 371

    CREW CAB MODELS Crew Cab short wheel base models should not be used to carry a slide-in camper. KING CAB MODELS This information is provided for you to properly install a slide-in camper and is based on the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration regulations. It is recommended that, before in- stalling the camper, you carefully read the fol[...]

  • Page 372

    When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the camper manufacturer’s weight figure, plus: ● the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the camper manufacturer’s weight figure, ● the weight of camper cargo, ● and the weight of occupants in the camper. The total [...]

  • Page 373

    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) . Y our engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow [...]

  • Page 374

    T emperature conditions can also affect towing. For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can affect engine performance and cause overheating. The engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage, could activate and automati- cally decrease engine power. V ehicle speed may decrease under [...]

  • Page 375

    Maximum Gross V ehicle W eight (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle W eight (GA W) The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed the Gross Vehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) shown on the F .M.V .S.S./C.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 equ[...]

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    Example: ● Gross V ehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed on a scale - including passengers, cargo and hitch - 6,200 lb. (2812 kg) . ● Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from F .M.V.S.S./C.M.V .S.S. certification label - 7,100 lb. (3221 kg) . ● Gross Combined W eight Rating (GCWR) from “T owing Load/Specification 9 chart - 15,100 lb. (6849 kg) . ?[...]

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    T OWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION T owing load specification chart with tow package — short wheel base 2WD 4WD KC CC KC CC XE SE LE XE SE LE XE/SE OR LE XE SE LE T owing Capacity *1, *2, *3 9,500 lb. (4309 kg) 9,500 lb. (4309 kg) 9,200 lb. (4173 kg) 9,400 lb. (4264 kg) 9,400 lb. (4264 kg) 9,100 lb. (4128 kg) 9,400 lb. (4264 kg) 9,300 lb. (4218 kg) 9,200[...]

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    T owing load specification chart with tow package — long wheel base 2WD 4WD KC CC KC CC XE SE LE XE SE LE XE SE LE XE/SE OR LE T owing Capacity *1, *2, *3 9,400 lb. (4264 kg) 9,400 lb. (4264 kg) 9,100 lb. (4128 kg) 9,299 lb. (4218 kg) 9,299 lb. (4218 kg) 9,100 lb. (4128 kg) 9,200 lb. (4173 kg) 9,100 lb. (4128 kg) 8,900 lb. (4037 kg) 9,100 lb. (41[...]

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    T owing load specification chart without tow package — long wheel base 2WD 4WD KC CC KC CC XE SE LE XE SE LE XE SE LE XE SE/OR LE T owing capacity*1, *2, *3 6,499 lb. (2948 kg) 7,101 lb. (3221 kg) 7,000 lb. (3175 kg) 6,499 lb. (2948 kg) 7,101 lb. (3221 kg) 6,799 lb. (3084 kg) 6,499 lb. (2948 kg) 7,101 lb. (3221 kg) 6,900 lb. (3130 kg) 6,499 lb. ([...]

  • Page 380

    T OWING SAFETY T railer hitch Y our vehicle may be equipped with an optional trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in- cludes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball that is rated for the traile[...]

  • Page 381

    Bumper towing The genuine NISSAN step bumper has provi- sions to install a trailer hitch ball and is designed to tow trailers of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) . T o install a trailer hitch ball cut out the circle in the center of the step bumper s A , then remove it to install the trailer hitch ball. W eight carrying hitches A weight carr[...]

  • Page 382

    tem. 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) . Class II hitch Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball mount and hitch ball) c[...]

  • Page 383

    ● When towing a 5th wheel trailer, do not make sharp turns while driving or back- ing. The trailer may contact the vehicle and cause damage to both the trailer and vehicle. Tire pressures ● When towing a trailer, inflate the ve- hicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. ● T railer t[...]

  • Page 384

    Electric trailer brake controller T railers equipped with electric brakes may re- quire the installation of an aftermarket trailer brake controller. Y our vehicle is equipped with a connector and jumper harness that is specifically designed to be used when installing an aftermarket brake con- troller. T o install the electric trailer brake controll[...]

  • Page 385

    3. Locate the jumper harness connector under the lower portion of the instrument panel. The connector is taped to the wiring harness s 1 as indicated. ● The connector is marked with a white tag with “electric brake connector” . Wire color designation for electric trailer brake controller jumper harness. WIRE COL OR NOTE RED/GREEN V ehicle sto[...]

  • Page 386

    Pre-towing tips ● 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 condition; check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes of either condition. ● Always secure items in the trailer to prev[...]

  • Page 387

    T o drive away: 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 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[...]

  • Page 388

    ● Do not use cruise control 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. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con- nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When stopped[...]

  • Page 389

    ● DO NO T 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 refer to “Towing recommended by NISSAN” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. Automatic T ransmi[...]

  • Page 390

    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 characteristic s. T emperature A , B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat, and its abi[...]

  • Page 391

    If you believe that your vehicle has a de- fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immedi- ately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a [...]

  • Page 392

    8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se- lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. 9. T urn the engine off. 10. Repeat step s1-8a t least one more time. If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept- able between steps. Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed. This vehic[...]

  • Page 393

    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 pro- cedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manu[...]

  • Page 394

    Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that restrict insurance companies from authoriz- ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro- tect you, so you can take action t[...]

  • Page 395

    10 Index 4WD warning light .............. .2-15 A Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system (if so equipped) ................ .5-30 Active Head Restraint ............. .1-7 Adjusting pedal position ........... .3-12 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-46 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag syste[...]

  • Page 396

    Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13 CD care and cleaning ............ .4-57 CD changer (See audio system) ....... .4-55 CD player (See audio system) ........ .4-46 Child restraint with top tether strap ..... .1-27 Child restraints ...... .1-15, 1-16, 1-23, 1-25 Precautions on child restraints ........... .1-23, 1-32, 1-41 T op tether [...]

  • Page 397

    Flat tire ..................... .6-2 Floor mat positioning aid ............ .7-4 Fluid Brake fluid ................. .8-12 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................ .9-2 Engine coolant ............... .8-7 Engine oil .................. .8-8 Power steering fluid ............ .8-11 Window washer fluid ........... .8-12 F .M.V .S.S. [...]

  • Page 398

    C.M.V .S.S. certification label ....... .9-11 Emission control information label .... .9-11 Engine serial number ........... .9-11 F .M.V .S.S. certification label ....... .9-11 Tire and Loading Information label .... .9-12 V ehicle identification number (VIN) plate .................... .9-10 W arning labels (for SRS) ......... .1-61 Language setti[...]

  • Page 399

    P Parking Parking brake operation ......... .5-18 Parking/parking on hills .......... .5-27 Pedal position adjustment .......... .3-12 Personal lights ................ .2-56 Phone, Bluetooth T hands-free system . . . .4-71 Power Front seat adjustment ........... .1-5 Power door locks .............. .3-4 Power outlet ................ .2-39 Power rea[...]

  • Page 400

    Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) , engine start ........ .2-28, 3-2, 5-9 Self-adjusting brakes ............. .8-20 Service manual order form .......... .9-45 Servicing air conditioner ........... .4-37 Setting button ................. .4-7 Shift lock release ............... .5-16 Shifting Automatic transmission ...... .5-12, 5-14[...]

  • Page 401

    T ransceiver HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver .... .2-57 T ransmission Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-12 Selector lever lock release ........ .5-16 T ravel (See registering your vehicle in another country) .................... .9-10 T rip button ................... .4-3 T rip odometer .................. .2-5 T ruck - camper loading .[...]

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    MEMO I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 407

    RECOMMENDED FUEL (without Flexible Fuel V ehicle option): Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● 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 desig[...]