2017 Nissan NV Passenger Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Nissan NV Passenger van brought a new level of versatility and comfort to the passenger transport market. It meets the needs of families, businesses, and organizations looking for a roomy and capable people carrier. With its sturdy and useful design, the NV Passenger gave off an air of dependability and usefulness, making it a great choice for a wide range of transportation projects. The van’s well-designed interior had enough room for up to 12 people to sit comfortably, with enough legroom and headroom for each person. Under the hood of the NV Passenger was a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine that made the car run smoothly and quickly even when it was full of people. With safety in mind, the 2017 NV Passenger added high-tech features like electronic stability control, a rearview camera, and optional rear parking sensors. This gives drivers and passengers peace of mind. The 2017 Nissan NV Passenger was a reliable and roomy option for family trips or shuttle services. It set a new standard for how comfortable and useful passenger vans should be.

Appearance and care

CLEANING EXTERIOR

In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can:

• After rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain.
• After driving on coastal roads.
• When contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles, or bugs get on the paint surface.
• When dust or mud builds up on the surface.

Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a shady area or protect the vehicle with a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface when putting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using mild soap, a special vehicle soap, or general-purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.

CAUTION

• Do not use car washes that use acid in the detergent. Some car washes, especially brushless ones, use some acid for cleaning. The acid may react with some plastic vehicle components, causing them to crack. This could affect their appearance and also could cause them not to function properly. Always check with your car wash to confirm that acid is not used.
• Do not wash the vehicle with strong household soap, strong chemical detergents, gasoline, or solvents.
• Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or while the vehicle body is hot, as the surface may become water-spotted.
• Avoid using tight-napped or rough clothes, such as washing mitts. Care must be taken when removing caked-on dirt or other foreign substances so the paint surface is not scratched or damaged.

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water. Inside edges, seams, and folds on the doors, hatches, and hood are particularly vulnerable to the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the drain holes in the lower edge of the door are open. Spray water under the body and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away road salt. A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to avoid water spots.

WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps retain the new vehicle’s appearance. Polishing is recommended to remove built-up wax residue and to avoid a weathered appearance before re-applying wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the proper product.

• Wax your vehicle only after a thorough washing. Follow the instructions supplied with the wax.
• Do not use wax containing any abrasives, cutting compounds, or cleaners that may damage the vehicle finish.

Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

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. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these products.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the underbody regularly in order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing the acceleration of corrosion on the un-derbody and suspension. Before the winter pe-riod and again in the spring, the underseal must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to become coated with a film after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remove this film.

CAUTION: When cleaning the inside of the windows, do not use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based disinfectant cleaners. They could damage the electrical conductors, radio antenna elements or rear window defroster elements.

CHROME PARTS
Clean all chrome parts regularly with a non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
TIRE DRESSINGS
NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a coating to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing is applied to the tires, it may react with the coating and form a compound. This compound may come off the tire while driving and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the following precautions:

1. Use a water-based tire dressing. The coating on the tire dissolves more easily than with an oil-based tire dressing.
2. Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help prevent it from entering the tire tread/grooves (where it would be difficult to remove).
3. Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing is completely removed from the tire tread/grooves.
4. Allow the tire dressing to dry as recommended by the tire dressing manufacturer.

CLEANING INTERIOR

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 (if so equipped) with a clean, soft cloth dampened in a mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
Regular care and cleaning are required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather (if so equipped). Before using any fabric protector, read the manufacturer’s recommendations. Some fabric protectors contain chemicals that may stain or bleach the seat material. Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean the meter and gauge lens.

CAUTION

• Never use benzine, thinner, or any similar material.
• Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to leather surfaces and should be removed promptly. Do not use saddle soap, car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-gents, or ammonia-based cleaners as they may damage the leather’s natural finish.
• Never use fabric protectors unless recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers. It may damage the lens cover.

AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener, take the following precautions:

• Hanging-type air fresheners can cause permanent discoloration when they contact with vehicle interior surfaces. Place the air freshener in a location that allows it to hang free and not contact an interior surface.
• Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on the vents. These products can cause immediate damage and discoloration when spilled on interior surfaces.

Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before using the air fresheners.

FLOOR MATS
WARNING: To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision, injury, or death:

• NEVER place a floor mat on top of the another floor mat in the driver front position or install them upside down or backward.
• Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats, or equivalent floor mats, that are specifically designed for use in your vehicle model and model year.
• Properly position the mats on the floor- well using the floor mat positioning hook. For additional information, refer to Floor mat installation in this section.
• Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with pedal operation.
• Periodically check the floor mats to make sure they are properly installed.
• After cleaning the vehicle interior, check the floor mats to make sure they are properly installed.

The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats can extend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior. Mats should be maintained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn.

Floor mat installation
Your vehicle is equipped with floor mat position-ing hook(s). The number and shape of the floor mat positioning hooks for each seating position varies depending on the vehicle.
When installing Genuine NISSAN floor mats, follow the installation instructions provided with the mat and the following:

1. Position the floor mat in the floor well so that the floor mat grommet holes are aligned with the hook(s).
2. Secure the grommet holes into the hook(s) and ensure that the floor mat is properly positioned.
3. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with pedal operation. With the ignition in the OFF position, the selector lever in the P (Park) position (Automatic Transmission models) or the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position (Manual Transmission models) fully applies and releases all pedals. The floor mat must not interfere with the pedal operation or prevent the pedal from returning to its normal position.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for details about installing the floor mats in your vehicle.

FAQ’s