CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
5. Remove the drain plug with a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” later in this section.
WARNING
cProlonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
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 prop-
erly.
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)
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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 these
specifications 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.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface
with a clean rag.
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary.
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75.6 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *8
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 4.0
• API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-III*2 *3 Without oil filter
change3-7/8 qt 3-1/4 qt 3.7
Cooling system
With reservoir 2-3/4 gal 2-3/8 gal 10.5 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Automatic transmission fluid
Refill to the proper level according to the in-
structions in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section. 4 Speed Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.*4
5 Speed Genuine NISSAN Matic K ATF *5
Power steering fluid (PSF) Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*9
Brake fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*6 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*7
Air conditioning system oil — — — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*7
Windshield washer fluid (shared between
front and rear wipers)1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity.”
*4: DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ or equivalent may also be used. Outside the Continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable
fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic K ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the auto-
matic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*6: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*7: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*8: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*9: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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Child restraints.......1-17, 1-18, 1-25, 1-37
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-44
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-39
Child safety sliding door lock..........3-9
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-14
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock
(models with navigation system) . .4-14, 4-23
(models without navigation system).....4-4
Clock set
Control panel buttons.....4-4, 4-14, 4-23
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-23
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-47
Control panel buttons
With navigation system........4-8, 4-16
Without navigation system..........4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-51
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-28, 4-37
Rear audio controls.............4-53
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-40
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Cornering light.................2-23
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-14
Cup holders...............2-34, 2-36
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-60D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-21
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-18
Digital video disc DVD.............4-54
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls
(see control panel buttons).....4-2, 4-8, 4-16
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light.............2-8
Drive belts....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-24
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-23
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
DVD entertainment system...........4-54
E
Economy - fuel.................5-16
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-8
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
English/Metric button.......4-4, 4-14, 4-23
Control panel buttons.....4-4, 4-14, 4-23
ENTER button.........4-2, 4-3, 4-8, 4-16
Enter button
Control panel buttons . . .4-2, 4-3, 4-8, 4-16
Event data recorders..............9-22
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-31
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-23
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-14
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Lift gate.....................3-14
Lift gate release.................3-17
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-63, 2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-7
Bulb replacement..............8-28
Charge warning light.............2-8
Cornering light...............2-23
Fog light switch...............2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Headlight control switch..........2-19
Headlights..................8-26
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-11
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-57
Personal lights...............2-45
Security indicator light...........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-7
Lights
Map lights..................2-46
Lights on demand switch............2-44
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock........3-9
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-18
Glove box lock...............2-31
Lift gate release...............3-17
Power door locks...............3-5
Low fuel warning light..............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12M
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors).............3-6, 3-14
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons......4-5, 4-9, 4-18
Maint (Maintenance) button, control
panel display.............4-5, 4-9, 4-18
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-42
Map lights....................2-46
Map pocket...................2-32
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-22
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-22
Inside mirror.................3-22
Outside mirror control...........3-23
Outside mirrors...............3-23
Vanity mirror.................3-22
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-15, 3-2,
5-8
Note holder...................2-27O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-23
Outside mirrors.................3-23
Overdrive switch................5-13
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form..........9-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-22
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-13
Parking/parking on hills...........5-17
Pedal position adjustment...........3-20
Personal lights.................2-45
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-5
Power door locks...............3-5
Power outlet.................2-26
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