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INTELLIGENT 4X4 (if equipped

except for Korea)

4WD mode indicator light

INTELLIGENT 4X4 MODE SWITCH OP-

ERATIONS

Use conditions

4WD mode

2WD

Wheels driven

Front wheels:

(

)

The wheel drive mode is in

Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)

when driving on a normal

road.*1

For driving on dry,

paved roads

Turn off

Distribution of torque to

the front and rear wheels

changes automatically,

depending on road condi-

tions encountered [ratio;

100 : 0 (2WD) ? 50 : 50

(4WD)]. This results in im-

proved driving stability.

For driving on paved

or slippery roads

Illuminates

AUTO

LOCK

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Intelligent 4x4 mode switch

The Intelligent 4x4 system is used to select the

2WD (Two-Wheel Drive), AUTO or LOCK mode

depending on the driving conditions.

Turn the Intelligent 4x4 mode switch, located

on the center console, to select 2WD, AUTO or

LOCK.

Illuminate

For driving on rough

roads

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)

*2*3*

*1:

The 2WD mode may change to the 4WD mode automatically depending on the driving

condition. The 4WD mode indicator light does not illuminate.

AUTO: Turn the Intelligent 4x4 mode switch to

*2: The LOCK mode will change to the AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle has been

the neutral (AUTO) position. The Four-Wheel

driven at a high speed. The 4WD LOCK indicator light turns off.

Drive (4WD) AUTO indicator light

meter illuminates.

in the

*3: The LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled when the ignition switch is placed in the “OFF”

position.

and wait until the “4WD High Temp. Stop

4WD shift tips

2WD: Turn the Intelligent 4x4 mode switch

clockwise to the 2WD position.

vehicle” warning disappears, the 4WD re-

The oil temperature of power train parts

will increase if the vehicle is continuously

operated under conditions where the dif-

ference in rotation between the front and

rear wheels is large (wheel slip), such as

when driving the vehicle on rough roads

through sand or mud or when freeing a

stuck vehicle. In these cases, the “4WD High

Temp. Stop vehicle” warning appears and

the 4WD mode changes to the 2WD mode

to protect the power train parts. If you stop

driving with the engine idling in a safe place

LOCK: To engage the LOCK mode, turn the

Intelligent 4x4 mode switch counterclockwise

to the LOCK position. The switch will return to

the AUTO position automatically and the Four-

turns to the mode previously selected.

Brake distance in the 4WD mode is the

same as 2WD.

Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK indicator light

CAUTION:

the meter illuminates. To disengage the LOCK

mode, turn the switch to the LOCK position

again. The switch will return to the AUTO

position automatically, and the 4WD LOCK

indicator light turns off.

Depending on the driving condition, the

4WD mode may automatically change

from 2WD to 4WD even when the 2WD

mode is selected. If this occurs while

driving, the 4WD mode indicator light will

not illuminate.

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Do not start the engine with the Intelli-

gent 4x4 mode switch in any mode in the

following cases:

— when the vehicle is placed on a free-

roller or jacking up the vehicle with

the front tires raised and the rear

tires on the ground.

The “Tyre size incorrect” warning may appear

if there is large difference between the

diameters of front and rear wheels. Pull off

the road in a safe area, with the engine idling.

Check that all tire sizes are the same, that the

tire pressure is correct and that the tires are

not excessively worn. Change the Intelligent

4x4 mode switch to the 2WD mode and do not

drive fast.

— when towing the vehicle with the rear

tires raised from the ground.

If any warning message continues to be

displayed, have your vehicle checked by

NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Operate the Intelligent 4x4 mode switch

only when driving straight. Do not oper-

ate the Intelligent 4x4 mode switch when

making

a turn or backing up. If the

CAUTION:

Intelligent 4x4 mode switch is operated

Do not operate the engine on a free roller

while making

a turn, accelerating or

when any of the wheels raised.

decelerating, or if the ignition switch is

turned off while in the “AUTO” or “LOCK”

mode, you may feel a jolt. This is not a

malfunction.

If the “4WD system fault” warning ap-

pears while driving, there may be

malfunction in the 4WD system. Reduce

the vehicle speed and have your vehicle

checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as

possible. Be especially careful when driv-

ing.

Do not operate the Intelligent 4x4 mode

switch with the front wheel spinning.

Engine idling speed is high while warm-

ing up the engine. Be especially careful

when starting or driving on slippery

surfaces with the Intelligent 4x4 mode

switch set in the AUTO mode.

The power train may be damaged if you

continue driving with the “4WD system

fault” warning on.

JVS0411X

If the “4WD system fault” warning

appears,

there may be a malfunction in the 4WD system.

Reduce vehicle speed and have your vehicle

4WD MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS

4WD WARNING

The 4WD mode indicator lights (

) are

)

If any malfunction occurs in the Four-Wheel

Drive (4WD) system while the engine is running,

warning messages appear in the vehicle in-

formation display.

checked by

a NISSAN dealer as soon as

located in the meter.

possible.

The 4WD mode indicator lights

(

The “4WD High Temp. Stop vehicle” (high

temperature) warning may appear while

illuminate when the ignition switch is placed

in the “ON” position. The indicator lights turn off

within 1 second.

trying to free a stuck vehicle due to increased

oil temperature. The driving mode may change

to Two-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is

displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine

idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the

warning turns off, you can continue driving.

The 4WD mode indicator lights will display the

mode selected by the Intelligent 4x4 mode

switch while engine is running.

The 4WD LOCK indicator light

illuminates

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simultaneously along with the 4WD AUTO

Be sure to use the engine brake. The foot

brake performance may be reduced, result-

ing in a possible accident.

Stay alert when driving to the top of a hill.

At the top there could be a drop-off or

other hazard that could cause an accident.

WARNING:

indicator light

mode.

when selecting the LOCK

Do not watch the screen for prolonged

periods of time while driving. Doing so could

cause an accident.

The 4WD AUTO indicator light

illuminates

when selecting the AUTO mode.

If the 4WD warning message appears in the

vehicle information display, the 4WD mode

indicator lights will turn off.

If your engine stalls or you cannot make it

to the top of a steep hill, never attempt to

turn around. Your vehicle could tip or roll

over. Always back straight down in reverse

gear. Never back down in the “N” (Neutral)

position using only the brake, as this could

cause loss of control.

CAUTION:

The display may not change when the

change of torque distribution is small. This

is not a malfunction.

INTELLIGENT 4X4 TORQUE DISTRIBU-

TION INDICATOR

OFF-ROAD DRIVING SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS

Heavy braking going down a hill could

cause the brakes to overheat and fade,

resulting in loss of control and an accident.

Apply brakes lightly and use a low gear to

control your speed.

Drive carefully when off the road and avoid

dangerous areas. Always wear your seat

belts to help keep you and your passengers

in position when driving over rough terrain.

Unsecured luggage can be thrown around

when driving over rough terrain. Properly

secure it so that it will not be thrown

forward and cause injury to you or your

passengers.

To avoid raising the center of gravity

excessively, do not exceed the rated capa-

city of the roof rack/gear bin (if equipped)

and evenly distribute the load. Secure

heavy loads in the luggage area as far

forward and as low as possible. Do not

equip the vehicle with tires larger than

specified. This could cause your vehicle to

rollover.

Do not grip the inside or spokes of the

steering wheel when driving off-road. The

steering wheel could jerk and injure your

hands. Instead drive with your fingers and

thumbs on the outside of the rim.

Before operating vehicle, ensure that the

driver and all passengers have their seat

belts fastened.

Before driving up or down grades, check

the road surface for bumps or potholes. Be

sure to climb a gentle slope and descend a

gentle slope.

Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead

drive either straight up or straight down

the slopes. Off-road vehicles can tip over

sideways much more easily than they can

forward or backward.

To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not

drive on dry and hard surface roads in the

LOCK mode.

Many hills are too steep for any vehicle. If

you drive up them, you may stall. If you

drive down them, you may not be able to

control your speed. If you drive across

them, you may roll over.

JVS0400X

When the Intelligent 4x4 torque distribution

display is selected, you can view the distribu-

tion ratio of the transmission torque to the

front and rear wheels during driving. The

Intelligent 4x4 torque distribution display is

shown on the vehicle information display

screen.

For more information, see “Trip computer” (P.2-

41).

Distribution ratio of front wheels

Distribution ratio of rear wheels

Do not shift gears while driving on downhill

grades as this could cause loss of control of

the vehicle.

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Always drive with the floor mats in place as

the floor may become very hot. Particular

care should be taken if you are barefoot.

TIRES OF 4WD MODEL

Tire rotation

NISSAN recommends that tires be rotated

every 5,000 km (3,000 miles). Do not include

the spare tire in the tire rotation.

CAUTION:

Lower your speed when encountering

strong crosswinds. With its higher center

of gravity, your vehicle is more affected by

gusty side winds. Slower speeds ensure

better vehicle control.

Always use tires of the same size, brand,

construction (bias, bias-belted or radial),

and tread pattern on all four wheels.

Failure to do so may result in a circum-

ference difference between tires on the

front and rear axles which will cause

excessive tire wear and may damage

the transmission, transfer case and rear

differential gears.

Tire chain

Tire chains must be installed only on the

front wheels and not on the rear wheels.

Do not drive beyond the performance of

Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads

which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in

such conditions can cause damage to the

various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some

overstress.

the tires even with 4WD.

Sudden acceleration, sharp steering

maneuvers or sudden braking may cause

loss of control.

Only use spare tires specified for each

Always use tires of the same type, size,

brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or

radial), and tread pattern on all four wheels.

Install tire chains on the front wheels when

driving on slippery roads and drive care-

fully.

Be sure to check the brakes immediately

after driving in mud or water. (See “Brake

system” (P.5-156).)

Whenever you drive off-road through sand,

mud or water as deep as the wheel hub,

more frequent maintenance may be re-

quired. For details, refer to “Maintenance for

off-road driving” in a separate maintenance

booklet.

Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If

you get out of the vehicle and it rolls

forward, backward or sideways, you could

be injured.

4WD model.

If excessive tire wear is found, it is recom-

mended 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.

Snow tires

If you install snow tires, they must also be the

same size, brand, construction and tread

pattern on all four wheels.

Tire inflation pressure

Check the pressures in all tires, including the

spare, with a gauge periodically when at a

service station. Adjust to the specified pressure

if necessary. Tire pressures are shown on the

tire placard.

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INTELLIGENT 4X4 (if equipped for Korea)

Use conditions

AWD mode

AUTO

Wheels driven

AWD LOCK indicator light

INTELLIGENT 4X4 LOCK SWITCH OP-

ERATIONS

Distribution of torque to

the front and rear wheels

changes automatically,

depending on road condi-

tions encountered [ratio;

100 : 0 /? 50 : 50]. This

results in improved driving

stability.*1

For driving on paved

or slippery roads

For driving on rough

roads

LOCK

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) *2*3*

*1:

When the rotation difference between the front and rear wheels is large, the AWD mode may

change from AUTO to LOCK for a while, however, this is not a malfunction.

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*2: The LOCK mode will change to the AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle has been

driven at a high speed. The AWD LOCK indicator light turns off.

The Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch is located on

the lower side of the instrument panel. This

switch is used to select the AUTO or LOCK

mode depending on the driving conditions.

LOCK mode:

The AWD LOCK indicator light will illuminate.

AUTO mode:

*3: The LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF

position.

The AWD torque distribution between the

front and rear wheels can be displayed in

the vehicle information display. See “Vehicle

information display” (P.2-22).

If the Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch is oper-

ated while accelerating or decelerating, or if

the ignition switch is turned off, you may

feel a jolt. This is normal.

The oil temperature of the powertrain parts

will increase if the vehicle is continuously

operated under conditions where the dif-

ference in rotation between the front and

rear wheels is large (wheel slip), such as

when driving the vehicle on rough roads,

through sand or mud, or freeing a stuck

vehicle. In these cases, the master warning

light illuminates and the AWD mode

changes to 2WD to protect the powertrain

parts. Stop driving with the engine idling

and wait until the warning light turns off

and the AWD returns to the AUTO mode. If

the warning light remains on, have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is

recommended that you visit

dealer for this service.

a NISSAN

WARNING:

The AWD LOCK indicator light will turn off.

When driving straight, shift the Intelligent

4x4 LOCK switch to AUTO. Do not operate

the Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch when

making a turn or backing up.

Each time you push the switch, the AWD mode

will switch: AUTO ? LOCK ? AUTO.

Do not operate the Intelligent 4x4 LOCK

switch with the front wheel spinning.

Engine idling speed is high while warm-

ing up the engine. Be especially careful

when starting or driving on slippery

surfaces.

When turning the vehicle in LOCK mode

on paved roads, you may feel a braking

effect. This is a normal condition of the

AWD model.

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trying to free a stuck vehicle due to increased

oil temperature. The driving mode may change

to Two-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warning is

displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine

idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if the

warning turns off, you can continue driving.

vehicle damage or personal injury.

CAUTION:

AWD WARNING

If any malfunction occurs in the Intelligent 4x4

system while the engine is running, warning

messages appear in the vehicle information

display.

Do not operate the engine on a free roller

when any of the wheels raised.

The power train may be damaged if you

continue driving with the “AWD Error”

warning on.

If the warning message remains on after

the above operation, have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

this service.

If the “AWD Error” warning appears while

driving, there may be a malfunction in the

AWD system.

The “Tire Size Incorrect” warning may appear

if there is

a large difference between the

diameters of front and rear wheels. Pull off

the road in a safe area, with the engine idling.

Check that all tire sizes are the same, that the

tire pressure is correct and that the tires are

not excessively worn. Turn off the Intelligent

4x4 LOCK switch and do not drive fast.

If any warning message continues to be

displayed, have your vehicle checked by

NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Reduce the vehicle speed and have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

WARNING:

For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-

tempt to raise two wheels off the ground

and shift the transmission to any drive or

reverse position with the engine running.

Doing so may result in drivetrain damage

or unexpected vehicle movement which

could result in serious vehicle damage or

personal injury.

Never drive on dry, hard surface roads in

the LOCK mode, as this will overload the

powertrain and may cause

malfunction.

a serious

Do not attempt to test an AWD equipped

vehicle on a 2–wheel dynamometer (such

as the dynamometers used by some

states for emissions testing) or similar

equipment even if the other two wheels

are raised off the ground. Make sure that

you inform the test facility personnel that

your vehicle is equipped with AWD before

it is placed on a dynamometer. Using the

wrong test equipment may result in drive

train damage or unexpected vehicle

movement which could result in serious

JVS1120X

If the “AWD Error” warning

appears, there

may be a malfunction in the Intelligent 4x4

system. Reduce vehicle speed and have your

vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as

possible.

The “AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle” (high

temperature) warning

may appear while

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