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cTry to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
cKeep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
cWaste oil must be disposed of properly.
cCheck your local regulations.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use thesespecifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around
the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench
by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
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2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is
necessary to add fluid , add only distilled
water to bring the level up to the bottom of
the filler opening.Do not overfill.Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
in the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
1. Power steering oil pump
2. Water pump
3. Idler pulley
4. Generator
5. A/C compressor
6. Crankshaft pulley
: Tension checking points
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than specified on the fuse box
cover. This could damage the electrical
system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
5. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only genuine NISSAN parts.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than specified on the fuse box
cover. This could damage the electrical
system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Remove the coin box
sA.3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
sB. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a known
good fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
6. Install the coin box.
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Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
s1Open the lid using a coin.
s2Remove the battery.
s3Install a new battery with the “+” facing
down.Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent.
s4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the LOCK button, then the UNLOCK
button two or three times to check the key-
fob operation.If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
cAn improperly disposed battery can hurt
the environment. Always confirm local
regulations for battery disposal.
cThe keyfob is water-resistant; however,
if it does get wet, immediately wipe com-
pletely dry.
cThe operational range of the keyfob ex-
tends to approximately 49 ft (15 m) from
the vehicle. This range may vary with
conditions.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
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Removing the headlight bulb
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
rear end of the bulb.
4. Rotate the bulb retaining ring counterclock-
wise and remove
sA.
5. Pull out the headlight bulb and socket as an
assembly. Do not shake or rotate the bulb
when removing it. Do not touch the glass
envelope
sB.
Replacing the headlight bulb
1. Insert the bulb and socket assembly into the
headlight.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.
2. Install and tighten the bulb retaining ring.
3. Push the electrical connector into the bulb
plastic base until it snaps and stops.
4. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
5. Close the hood.
CAUTION
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Adjusting the headlight aim
If the headlights need aiming adjustment, please
see a NISSAN dealer.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the fog light bulb
CAUTION
cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
cWhen handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove screw.
3. Disconnect connector.
4. Push the fog light assembly toward the front
of the vehicle and pull out to expose the rear
of the assembly.
5. Rotate the bulb cover
sAcounterclockwise
and remove.
6. Lift the spring retainer
sB.
7. Remove the fog light bulb from housing
sC.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector
sD.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Headlights 65/55 9007(HB5)
Parking and turn
signal light8/27 3157AK
Fog light (if so
equipped)55 H3
Map light (if so
equipped)868
Interior light 8 68
Rear combination
light
Turn 27 1156A
Stop/tail 27/8 1157
High-mounted stop
light
Inside 18 921
Spoiler (if so
equipped)See a NISSAN
dealer for as-
sistance
License plate light 5 194
Backup light 18 921
Trunk light 3.4 158
*: Always check with the Parts Department at a
NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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Loosen the connector by turning it counterclock-
wise
s1.If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of
emergency” section in this manual.TIRE PRESSURE
Maximum inflation pressure
Do not exceed the maximum inflation pressures
shown on the sidewall of the tire
s1.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressure (including the spare) at
least once a month and always prior to long
distance trips. Incorrect tire pressure may ad-
versely affect tire life and vehicle handling. Tire
pressure should be checked when tires are
License plate light
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