2006 NISSAN QUEST transmission fluid

WARNING
cWhen the engine is running, keep
hands, jewelry and clothing away from
any moving parts such as the cooling
fan and drive belts.
cAutomatic transmission fluid is poison-
ous and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the reach of
children.
TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS FOR
CHECKING
cThe fluid level should be checked using the
HOT range on the dipstick after the following
conditions have been met:
– The engine should be warmed up to op-
erating temperature.
– The vehicle should be driven at least 5
minutes.
– The automatic transmission fluid should
be warmed to 122 - 176°F (50 - 80°C) .cThe fluid can be checked at fluid tempera-
tures of 86 - 122°F (30 - 50°C) using the
COLD range on the dipstick after the engine
is warmed up and before driving. However,
the fluid should be re-checked using the
HOT range.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and then move the shift
selector lever through each gear range, end-
ing in P (Park) .
3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
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4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with
lint-free paper.
5. Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tube
as far as it will go.
6. Remove the dipstick and note the reading. If
the automatic transmission fluid level is
within the normal operating range
sB,no
additional fluid is required. If the fluid level is
low
sAadd fluid through the dipstick tube.
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL. Use ONLY Genuine
Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and
Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid. DEXRON™
III/MERCON™ or equivalent may also be
used. Outside the continental United
States and Alaska contact a NISSAN deal-
ership for more information regarding
suitable fluids, including recommended
brand(s) of DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ au-
tomatic transmission fluid.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been driven for a long
time at high speeds, or in city traffic in hot
weather, or if it is being used to pull a
trailer, the fluid level cannot be read accu-
rately. You should wait until the fluid has
cooled down (about 30 minutes) before
checking fluid level.When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing.
WARNING
cUse only Genuine NISSAN Matic K ATF.
Do not mix with other fluids.
cUsing automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic K
ATF will cause deterioration in drive-
ability and automatic transmission du-
rability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
The specified automatic transmission fluid is also
described on caution labels located in the engine
compartment.
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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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also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
5th gear (manual transmission) or overdrive
(automatic transmission) .
cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
cIncrease your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
cDo not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
When towing a trailer, transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
cFailure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
cWhenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
cDO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on tire wear rate when tested under controlled
conditions on specified government test courses.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. However,
relative tire performance depends on actual driv-
ing conditions, and may vary significantly due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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10 Index
A
Active head restraint...............1-8
Adjusting pedal position............3-20
Air bag
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-49
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-55
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)...................1-60
Air bag warning labels.............1-63
Air bag warning light...........1-63, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter............8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-30
Air conditioner service...........4-40
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-28, 4-37
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-40
Servicing air conditioner..........4-40
Air flow charts..................4-31
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-14
Anchor point locations.............1-39
Antenna.....................4-54
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-19Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-8
Audible reminders................2-14
Audio system..................4-41
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-44
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player.................4-44
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-49
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-47
Radio....................4-41
Rear audio controls.............4-53
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-51
Autolight switch.................2-20
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-24
Automatic power window switch.....2-41
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-11
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Transmission selector lever lock release .5-12
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-22
B
Battery......................8-14
Charge warning light.............2-8
Before starting the engine............5-9
Belts (See drive belts).............8-16
Bench seat adjustment (3rd row). . . .1-8, 1-12
Booster seats..................1-44Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-19
Brake booster................8-23
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Brake pedal.................8-22
Brake system................5-18
Brake warning light..............2-8
Brake wear indicators........2-14, 8-22
Parking brake check............8-22
Parking brake operation..........5-13
Self-adjusting brakes............8-22
Break-in schedule................5-16
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-22
Brightness/Contrast button. . . .4-7, 4-15, 4-25
Control panel buttons.....4-7, 4-15, 4-25
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulb replacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Captain’s chair adjustment (2nd row)......1-6
Car phone or CB radio.............4-64
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-51
CD changer (See audio system)........4-49
CD player (See audio system).........4-47
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-38
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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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Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-18
Power vent windows............2-42
Power windows...............2-40
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-25, 1-44
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-49
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-62
PREV button.............4-3, 4-8, 4-16
Prev button
Control panel buttons......4-3, 4-8, 4-16
Programmable features . . .4-17, 4-6, 4-12, 4-20
Push starting...................6-9
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-64
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-49
Rear audio controls.............4-53
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-51
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-21
Rear audio controls...............4-53
Rear center seat belt..............1-21
Rear seat air conditioner............4-40
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-25
Rear view monitor................4-25
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-17Recorders
Event data..................9-22
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller
(See DVD entertainment system).......4-56
Remote keyless entry system..........3-9
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-21
S
Safety
Child safety sliding door lock........3-9
Child seat belts...........1-25, 1-44
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-21
Screen (See DVD entertainment system) . . .4-56
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-5
Second row captain’s chair.........1-6
Third row bench seat.........1-8, 1-12
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-17
Infants and small children.........1-18
Injured Person................1-19
Larger children...............1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-15
Pregnant women..............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-62
Rear center seat belt............1-21
Seat belt extenders.............1-24
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25
Seat belts..................1-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-24
Three-point type with retractor.......1-19Seat belt warning light.............2-11
Seatback pockets................2-33
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-24
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-24
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Second row captain’s chair adjustment.....1-6
Security indicator light.............2-13
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-15, 3-2, 5-8
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-22
Servicing air conditioner............4-40
Setting button
SETTING button........4-6, 4-12, 4-20
Shift lock release................5-12
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-24
Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system).....................1-60
SkyView™ roof.................2-42
Sliding door
Manual sliding door.............3-5
Power sliding door..............3-7
Sliding door locks
Child safety sliding door locks........3-9
Spark plug replacement............8-17
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-63
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Jump starting.................6-7
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Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting.................6-9
Starting the engine..............5-9
Startup Screen
Control panel buttons...........4-17
Startup screen display.............4-17
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-18
Tilting steering wheel............3-20
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-51
Stop light....................8-28
Storage.....................2-27
Storage bin.........2-30, 2-34, 2-37, 2-38
Storage compartment.............2-28
Storage tray...............2-28, 2-29
Sun visors....................3-21
Sunglasses case................2-31
Sunglasses holder...............2-31
Sunroof.....................2-43
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-63
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-63, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-49
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system..................1-60
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-20
Automatic power window switch.....2-41
Fog light switch...............2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-23Headlight and turn signal switch......2-19
Headlight control switch..........2-19
Ignition switch................5-7
Lights on demand switch..........2-44
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors)...........3-6, 3-14
Overdrive switch..............5-13
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-25
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-17
Traction control system (TCS) off
switch....................2-25
Turn signal switch..............2-22
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-16
T
Tachometer....................2-4
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-15, 3-2, 5-8
Third row bench seat adjustment.....1-8, 1-12
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-20
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire................6-4, 8-44
Tire chains..................8-41
Tire placard.................9-11Tire pressure................8-32
Tire rotation.................8-41
Types of tires................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-19
Wheels and tires..............8-32
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Tire pressure display.....4-5, 4-5, 4-11, 4-19
Tire pressure monitoring system......5-3, 5-5
Tire rotation maintenance reminder. . . .4-5, 4-5,
4-11, 4-19
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-38
Towing
Flat towing..................9-19
Tow truck towing..............6-10
Towing load/specification.........9-16
Trailer towing................9-15
Traction control system (TCS) off switch . . .2-25
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-47
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Selector lever lock release.........5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
TRIP button..............4-3, 4-9, 4-17
Trip button
Control panel buttons......4-3, 4-9, 4-17
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-22
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