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ON-ROAD AND OFF-ROAD

DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

THREE-WAY CATALYST

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover

rate than other types of vehicles.

TO HELP PREVENT DAMAGE

The three-way catalyst is an emission control de-

vice installed in the exhaust system.In the converter,

exhaust gases are burned at high temperatures to

help reduce pollutants.

They have higher ground clearance than passenger

cars to make them capable of performing in a wide

variety of on-road and off-road applications. This

gives them a higher centre of gravity than ordinary

cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a

better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate

problems. However, they are not designed for cor-

nering at the same speeds as conventional two-

wheel drive (2WD) vehicles any more than low-slung

sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily

under off-road conditions. If possible, avoid sharp

turns or abrupt manoeuvres, particularly at high

speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to

operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of

control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover accident an

unbelted person is significantly more likely to be in-

jured than a person who is wearing a seat belt.

CAUTION

Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY, specifically the

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recommended type. For details, see “Capaci-

ties and recommended fluids/lubricants” in

the “9. Technical information” section.

CAUTION

The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are

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Do not use leaded petrol. Leaded petrol will se-

riously damage three-way catalyst.

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very hot. While the engine is running, keep

people or flammable materials away from the

exhaust pipe.

Deposits from leaded petrol will seriously re-

duce the three-way catalyst's ability to help

reduce exhaust pollutants.

Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable

materials such as dry grass, waste paper or

rags, as they may burn easily.

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Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in

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the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-

tems can cause over-rich fuel flow into the

converter, causing it to overheat.

When parking, ensure that people or

flammable materials are kept away from the

exhaust pipe.

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Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level.

Running out of fuel could cause the engine to

misfire, damaging the three-way catalyst.

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Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or if

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noticeable loss of performance or other un-

usual operating conditions are detected. Have

the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN

dealer or qualified workshop.

Do not race the engine while warming it up.

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Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the

engine.

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GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER

(GPF) (where fitted)

though there may be other engine manage-

ment malfunctions that may cause this light

to come on). Also, GPF saturation/clogging

may result in reduced engine performance

and engine speed limitation.

What you can do yourself to prevent the GPF from

becoming saturated/clogged:

If your vehicle is fitted with a petrol engine, a Gaso-

line Particulate Filter (GPF) (or Petrol Particulate Fil-

ter) may be fitted as part of the emission control

system.

Avoid repeated and frequent short journeys in

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which the engine does not reach its normal op-

erating temperature.

The GPF filters carbon particles from the exhaust

gas, thus reducing the emission of soot to the envi-

ronment.

Regularly drive the vehicle at speeds over 60

km/h for an extended period of time (more than

30 minutes).

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Under normal driving conditions, the accumulated

carbon particles in the GPF are burned-off regularly,

thus emptying the filter from carbon particles. In

this way, the GPF is “regenerated” and again fully

operational to filter out the carbon particles from

the exhaust gas as intended.

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CAUTION

The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are

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When the [Exhaust filter maintenance] mes-

sage is displayed, provided that legal and

safety conditions allow, the vehicle should be

driven at a speed of over 50 km/h (30 MPH),

with gentle use of the accelerator pedal, until

the message is no longer displayed.

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very hot. While the engine is running, keep

people of flammable materials away from the

exhaust pipe.

Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable

materials such as dry grass, waste paper or

rags, as they may burn easily.

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Should the MIL or MWL come on for any rea-

son, or if the [Exhaust filter maintenance]

warning message appears in the vehicle in-

formation display, always visit a NISSAN dealer

or qualified workshop as soon as possible. Ex-

tended driving with the MIL/MWL illuminated

may lead to damage to the engine control

system.

When parking, ensure that people or

flammable materials are kept away from the

exhaust pipe.

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Under certain less-favourable driving condi-

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tions, the GPF may become saturated/

clogged because these driving conditions pre-

vent automatic regeneration of the filter. In

this case, a message is displayed in the ve-

hicle information display and the Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL - orange) or Malfunction

Warning Light (MWL - red) may come on (al-

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TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM

CARE WHEN DRIVING

The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubri-

cation and cooling of its rotating components. The

turbocharger turbine turns at extremely high

speeds and it can reach an extremely high tempera-

ture. It is essential to maintain a flow of clean oil

through the turbocharger system. A sudden inter-

ruption to the oil supply may cause a malfunction in

the turbocharger.

Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is es-

sential for your safety and comfort. As a driver, you

should be the one who knows best how to drive in

the given circumstances.

DRIVING UNDER WINTER

CONDITIONS

Drive safely.

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Avoid starting off, accelerating or stopping sud-

denly.

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ENGINE COLD START PERIOD

Due to the higher engine speeds when the engine is

cold, extra caution must be exercised when select-

ing a gear during the engine warm-up period after

starting the engine.

Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.

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Avoid sudden steering actions.

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To ensure prolonged life and performance of the

turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-

lowing maintenance procedure:

Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle

in front.

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LOADING LUGGAGE

Loads, their distribution and the attachment of

equipment (coupling devices, roof luggage carriers,

etc.) will change the driving characteristics of the

vehicle considerably. Driving style and speed must

be adjusted accordingly.

CAUTION

Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged

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engine as prescribed. See the separately pro-

vided Warranty Information & Maintenance

Booklet for additional information.

DRIVING ON WET ROADS

Use only the recommended engine oil. See

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“Capacities

and

recommended

Avoid starting off, accelerating and stopping

suddenly.

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fluids/lubricants” in the “9. Technical

information” section.

Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.

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If the engine has been operating at high rpm

for an extended period of time, let it idle for a

few minutes prior to shutdown.

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Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle

in front.

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When water covers the road surface in puddles,

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Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-

mediately after starting it.

small streams, etc. REDUCE SPEED to prevent

aquaplaning which will cause skidding and loss

of control. Worn tyres increase this risk.

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