2006 NISSAN QUEST engine coolant

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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cCheck your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
cBe certain your rearview 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 practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
cAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
cAvoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
cAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
cAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have spe-
cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing
trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
cWhen backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections andback up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
cAlways block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is
not recommended; however, if you must do
so, and if your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transmission, first block the
wheels and apply the parking brake, and
then move the transmission shift selector
lever into the P (Park) position. If you move
the shift selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion before blocking the wheels and applying
the parking brake, transmission damage
could occur.
cWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
cIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioner
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
cTrailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.cAvoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
cFor the first 500 miles that you do tow, do
not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
cHave your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
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 will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly
grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,
and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-
hicle speed. This combination will help sta-
bilize the vehicle. Never increase speed.
cBe careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
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If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236. You may also write to: NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor ve-
hicle safety from the Hotline.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is9ready.9If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a9not ready9con-
dition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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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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F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-22
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-55
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-16
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-18
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-18
FUEL ECON button.........4-4, 4-9, 4-17
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons......4-4, 4-9, 4-17
Fuses......................8-23
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-47
Garment hook..................2-38
Gascap.....................3-18
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-4
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-31Glove box lock.................2-31
Grocery hooks.................2-33
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-23
Head restraints..................1-9
Active head restraint.............1-8
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-19
Headlight control switch............2-19
Headlights....................8-26
Headphones
(See DVD entertainment system).......4-57
Headrest storage................2-38
Heated seats..................2-24
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-28, 4-37
Heater operation...........4-29, 4-38
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-40
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-47
Hood release..................3-13
Horn.......................2-24
I
Ignition switch..................5-7
Immobilizer system..........2-15, 3-2, 5-8
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-18
Increasing fuel economy............5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-7Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-22
Inside mirror...................3-22
Instrument brightness control.........2-22
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior lights
(see Lights on demand switch)........2-44
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-37
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-9
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-63
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-37
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
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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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1. Engine oil 8-8
2. Window washer fluid 8-14
3. Engine coolant 8-7
4. Power steering fluid 8-13
5. Meters and gauges 2-3
6. Audio system 4-41; Climate controls 4-28,
4-37
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Fuel-filler door release 3-18; Fuel recom-
mendation 9-3
9. Keys 3-2
10. Seat belts 1-15
11. Front seats 1-2
12. Hood release 3-13
13. Brake fluid 8-13
14. Battery 8-14
15. Automatic transmission fluid 8-11, 8-12
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