2015 Nissan Titan Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Nissan Titan was the most recent version of Nissan’s full-size pickup truck. It combined rugged performance with modern features to meet the needs of both truck fans and people who just want a reliable vehicle. The 2015 Titan was introduced as a redesigned workhorse. It had a bold exterior design with Nissan’s signature V-motion grille and unique headlights. It had a strong 5.6-liter V8 engine, which gave it a lot of power and allowed it to pull a lot of weight. The interior got a lot of work done to make it nicer and more comfortable to drive, with the latest technology and convenience features. The 2015 Nissan Titan aimed to solidify its place as a strong competitor in the full-size pickup truck market with its reliable performance, eye-catching design, and improved features.

Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENT PANEL

 

1. Vents
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped)
4. Instrument brightness control
5. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
6. Meters, gauges, and warning/indicator lights
7. Cruise control main/set switches (if so equipped)
8. Shift lever (column) (if so equipped)
9. Windshield wiper/washer switch
10. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
11. Climate controls
12. Front passenger supplemental air bag
13. Glove box
14. Storage tray
15. Front passenger air bag status light
16. Power outlet
17. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
18. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
19. Tow mode switch
20. Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped)(P.2-39)
21. Shift lever (console) (if so equipped)
22. Hazard warning flasher switch
23. Power outlet
24. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
25. Ignition switch
26. Tilt steering wheel control
27. Cargo lamp switch (if so equipped)/Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-41)/Pedal position adjustment switch (if so equipped)/Rear power window switch (if so equipped)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details.

METERS AND GAUGES

1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Voltmeter (if so equipped)
5. Fuel gauge
6. Speedometer
7. Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge (if so equipped)
8. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Vehicle Information Display
9. Engine oil pressure gauge (if so equipped)

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER

1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/twin trip display
3. Change/reset button

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer/Twin trip odometer

• The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
• The odometer records the total distance the vehicle is driven.
• The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.

Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change/reset button for more than 1-second resets the currently displayed trip odometer to zero.

TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not rev the engine into the red zone 1.

CAUTION: When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range of 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration. The engine coolant temperature varies with the outside air temperature and driving conditions.

CAUTION: If the gauge indicates coolant temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease temperature. If the gauge is over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the engine is overheated, continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the engine. For additional information, refer to “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual for immediate action required.

FUEL GAUGE

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

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (if so equipped)
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication system oil pressure while the engine is running. The needle should be in the middle of the gauge when the engine is running.

CAUTION

• This gauge is not designed to indicate a low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
• 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 condition could cause serious damage to the engine.

VOLTMETER (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the voltmeter indicates the battery voltage. When the engine is running, it indicates the generator voltage. While cranking the engine, the volts drop below the normal range. If the needle is not in the normal range (11 – 15 volts) 1 while the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE GAUGE (if so equipped)
This gauge indicates the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid. The automatic transmission fluid temperature is in the normal range of 1 when the gauge needle points within the zone shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

• This gauge is not designed to indicate low automatic transmission fluid level. Use the dipstick to check the fluid level. (For additional information, refer to “5-speed automatic transmission fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.)
• If the gauge indicates automatic trans-mission fluid temperature over the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Continued operation of the vehicle may seriously damage the transmission.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

• When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the 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 properly.
• Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
• If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates normally but without anti-lock assistance. For additional information, refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

Automatic Transmission check warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on for about 2 seconds. If the light comes on at any other time, it may indicate the automatic transmission system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Automatic transmission park warning light ( model)
WARNING

• If the ATP light is ON, this indicates that the automatic transmission P (Park) po-sition will not function and the transfer case is in neutral.
• When parking, always make sure that the 4WD shift indicator light illuminates and the parking brake is set. Failure to engage the transfer position in 2WD, 4H, or 4LO could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage.
• Shift the 4WD switch into the 2WD, 4H, or 4LO position again to turn off the ATP warning light when the shift lever to the P position and the ATP warning light is ON. (Before shifting the 4WD switch into the 4LO position, move the shift lever to the N position once, shift the shift lever into P again, and make sure the ATP warning light is OFF.)

This light indicates that the automatic transmission parking function is not engaged. If the transfer control is not secured in any drive position while the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, the transmission will disengage and the drive wheels will not lock.

Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and the foot brake systems.

Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light comes on while the engine is running with the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the following:

1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, refer to the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

• Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driving 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 driving it could be dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal with the engine stopped and/or a low brake fluid level may increase your stopping distance and braking will require greater pedal effort and pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN dealer.

FAQ’s