2000 NISSAN QUEST check engine

of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not
responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run, and/or overheating, which
may cause excessive fuel consumption or
engine damage. If any of the above symp-
toms are encountered, have your vehicle
checked at an authorized NISSAN dealer or
other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose engine oil with the
correct quality and viscosity to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance. NIS-
SAN recommends the use of a low friction
oil (energy conserving oil) in order to im-
prove fuel economy and conserve energy.
Oils which do not have the specified quality
label should not be used as they could
cause engine damage.Only those engine oils with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) CERTIFICATION
MARK on the front of the container should
be used. This type of oil supersedes the
existing API SG, SH, or SJ and Energy
Conserving II categories.
If you cannot find engine oil with the API
CERTIFICATION MARK, use an API grade
SG/SH, Energy Conserving II or API grade
SJ, Energy Conserving oil. An oil with a
single designation SG or SH, or in combi-
nation with other categories (for example,
SG/CC or SG/CD) may also be used if one
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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to Federal
and/or local regulations and it is properly
installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
cBe 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 condi-
tion.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
cBe certain your rear view mirrors conform
to all federal, state or local regulations. If
not, install any mirrors required for towing
before driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle's behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering,
stability, and braking performance are
somewhat different than under normal driv-
ing conditions.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
c
Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
cAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
cAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
cAlways block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if
you must do so, first block the wheels
and apply the parking brake, and then
move the transmission shift selector le-
ver into the P (Park) position. If you move
the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.
cWhen going down a hill, shift into a lowergear and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift
the transmission to a lower gear and
reduce speed to reduce chances of en-
gine overloading and/or overheating.
cIf the engine coolant rises to an ex-
tremely high temperature when the air
conditioning system is on, turn the air
conditioner off. Coolant heat can be ad-
ditionally vented by opening the win-
dows, switching the fan control dial to
high and setting the temperature control
dial to the WARM position.
cTrailer towing requires more fuel than
normal circumstances.
cAvoid towing a trailer for the first 500
miles (800 km) of the vehicle's life.
cHave your vehicle serviced more often
than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended Maintenance Schedule.
cWhen making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn than
your vehicle wheels. To compensate for
this, make a larger than normal turning
radius during the turn.
cCrosswinds and rough roads adversely
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11 Index
A
Accident
Interia fuel shut-off switch .................... 6-11
After an accident........................................ 6-11
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) ...................................................... 1-31
Air bag warning light .................................. 1-37
Air cleaner housing filter ............................ 8-13
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-5
Air conditioner service .......................... 4-15
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ................ 10-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Air filter
Cabin air filter ....................................... 8-14
Air flow charts .............................................. 4-7
Alarm system (See theft warning) ............. 2-10
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................... 5-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ....................... 2-8
Armrests..................................................... 1-11
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and
ashtray) ...................................................... 2-19Audio system
Compact disc (CD) player ........... 4-28, 4-30
FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-16
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-22
Autolamp switch......................................... 2-15
Automatic
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-28
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-6
Transmission selector lever lock
release .................................................... 5-6
B
Battery........................................................ 8-10
Battery replacement (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-8
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-5
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .............. 5-15
Brake booster ....................................... 8-20
Brake fluid ..................................... 10-2, 8-9
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 8-19
Brake system ........................................ 5-14
Brake warning light ................................. 2-7
Brake wear indicators ........................... 2-10Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes ............................ 8-19
Break-in schedule ...................................... 5-11
Bulb check/instrument panel ....................... 2-6
Bulb replacement ....................................... 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ............................................ 8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants.................................................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-35
Cargo net ................................................... 2-24
Cargo (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator light) .................. 2-9
Child restraint with top tether strap ........... 1-67
Child restraints ........................................... 1-54
Child safety sliding door lock....................... 3-5
Cigarette lighter (accessory)
and ashtray ................................................ 2-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ...................... 7-2
Clock................................................. 4-18, 4-24
Cold weather driving .................................. 5-16
Compact disc (CD) player ................ 4-28, 4-30
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Controls
Audio controls (rear) ............................. 4-33
Audio controls (steering wheel) ............ 4-32
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic) ............................................ 4-11
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual).................................................. 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-5
Checking engine coolant level ............... 8-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-4
Cornering light ........................................... 2-17
Corrosion protection .................................... 7-5
Cruise control............................................... 5-9
Cup holders ............................................... 2-21
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ............................................ 2-15
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-14
Dimensions and weights............................ 10-9
Door locks .................................................... 3-2
Door open warning light .............................. 2-7
Drive belts .................................................. 8-12
Driving
Cold weather driving............................. 5-16Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
E
Economy - fuel........................................... 5-12
Emission control information label........... 10-11
Emission control system warranty ........... 10-20
Engine
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-5
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-5
Changing engine oil................................ 8-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ............... 8-4
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .... 8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-4
Engine cooling system ........................... 8-4
Engine oil ................................................ 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-4
Engine oil pressure warning light ........... 2-6
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Engine serial number ......................... 10-11
Starting the engine ................................. 5-5
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................. 5-2F
Five passenger seating ............................. 1-28
Five passenger seating with cargo room .. 1-29
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ........................................................ 2-17
Flat tire ......................................................... 6-2
Flexible seating .......................................... 1-12
Floor mat positioning ........................ 1-27, 1-30
Floor mat positioning aid ........................... 1-30
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Brake fluid ..................................... 10-2, 8-9
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Engine coolant ........................................ 8-4
Engine oil ................................................ 8-5
Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Window washer fluid ............................ 8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................... 10-11
Front Seat Convenience Net ..................... 2-23
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Fuel economy ....................................... 5-12
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................ 3-11
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-11
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-5
Fuel octane rating................................. 10-3
Fuel recommendation ........................... 10-2
Interia fuel shut-off switch .................... 6-11
Fuses ......................................................... 8-20
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G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................... 2-4
Tachometer............................................. 2-4
Trip odometer ......................................... 2-4
General maintenance .................................. 9-2
Glove box................................................... 2-22
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-17
Head restraints .......................................... 1-10
Headlight control switch............................. 2-14
Headlights .................................................. 8-23
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..................................... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)....... 4-3
Rear seat air conditioner ...................... 4-14
Homelink Transceiver
Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver (If so equipped) ................ 2-32
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Horn ........................................................... 2-18I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-4
Important vehicle information label.......... 10-11
Increasing fuel economy............................ 5-12
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-6
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-14
Integrated child safety seats...................... 1-72
Integrated HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
(If so equipped).......................................... 2-32
Interia fuel shut-off switch.......................... 6-11
Interior lights .............................................. 2-31
J
Jump starting ...................................... 6-8, 8-11
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-6
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-12
Emission control information label...... 10-11
Engine serial number ......................... 10-11F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .... 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..................... 1-36
License plate
Installing the license plate .................. 10-12
Light
Air bag warning light............................. 1-37
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-6
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-24
Cornering light ...................................... 2-17
Headlight control switch ....................... 2-14
Headlights ............................................. 8-23
Interior lights ......................................... 2-31
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-23
Luggage compartment lights ................ 2-31
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-32
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...... 2-6
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Fuel filler lid lock opener lever ............. 3-11
Power door locks ............................ 3-2, 3-4
Rear door lock ...................................... 3-10
Luggage compartment lights ..................... 2-31
Luggage rack ............................................. 2-27
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-13
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M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-54
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ................. 2-9
Manual front seat adjustment ...................... 1-3
Manual vent windows ................................ 2-29
Map lights .................................................. 2-32
Map pocket ................................................ 2-20
Mirror
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-15
Vanity mirror ......................................... 3-12
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-6
Multi-remote controller battery
replacement ............................................... 8-22
O
Odometer ..................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants .............................................. 10-2
Changing engine oil................................ 8-6
Changing engine oil filter........................ 8-7
Checking engine oil level ....................... 8-5Engine oil ................................................ 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ................................... 10-4
Engine oil viscosity ............................... 10-5
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Overdrive switch .......................................... 5-8
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-10
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ............................................... 10-22
P
Parcel Shelf ............................................... 2-25
Parking
Parking brake check ............................. 8-19
Parking brake operation ......................... 5-9
Parking/parking on hills ........................ 5-13
Periodic maintenance schedules ................. 9-5
Personal reading light ................................ 2-31
Power
Power door locks ............................ 3-2, 3-4
Power steering fluid ...................... 10-2, 8-9
Power support front seat ........................ 1-4
Power vent windows............................. 2-29
Power windows..................................... 2-27
Precautions
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
Push starting .............................................. 6-10R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ......................... 4-35
FM-AM radio with cassette player ........ 4-16
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player ..................... 4-22
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................................................... 10-21
Rear door ................................................... 3-10
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-10
Rear power socket..................................... 2-18
Rear seat air conditioner ........................... 4-14
Rear window defogger switch ................... 2-14
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ..................................................... 2-13
Refrigerant recommendation ..................... 10-6
Registering your vehicle in another
country ..................................................... 10-10
Remote keyless entry system
(See multi-remote control system) .............. 3-6
Removing and installing the second row
bench seat ................................................. 1-12
Reporting safety defects (USA) ............... 10-20
S
Safety
Child safety sliding door lock ................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA) .......... 10-20
Seat belt
Precautions on seat belt usage............ 1-39
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