2006 NISSAN TITAN check oil

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
sA.
4. Loosen the oil filter
sAwith 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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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 (805 km) 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, firmlygrip 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
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
overdrive.
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.
cSome states or provinces have specific
speed limits for vehicles that are towing trail-
ers. Obey the local speed limits.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50miles (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, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
Tow mode
Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the tow
button to activate the tow mode. The tow indica-
tor in the instrument panel illuminates when the
tow mode is selected. Press the Tow button
again to turn the tow mode OFF. The Tow mode is
automatically cancelled when the key is turned
OFF.
The Tow mode does the following:
cReduces transmissions shifts when pulling a
trailer or hauling a load.
cProvides similar shift feel to driver when the
vehicle is towing.
The Tow mode should be used when the vehicle
and trailer weight is at least 75% of the vehicle’s
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-14
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped).................5-29
Active head restraint...............1-7
Adjusting pedal position............3-12
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-43
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-50
Air bag warning labels.............1-57
Air bag warning light...........1-58, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-16
Air conditioner service...........4-22
Air conditioner specification label.....9-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-8
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13, 4-20
Servicing air conditioner..........4-22
Air flow charts..................4-16
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-20
Anchor point locations.............1-32
Antenna.....................4-43
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-28Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13
Audible reminders................2-20
Audio system..................4-22
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-34
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-38
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-30
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-27
Radio....................4-22
Rear audio controls.............4-42
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-40
Autolight switch.................2-25
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-21
Automatic power window switch.....2-45
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-17
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-16
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-8
AUX jack.....................4-40
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-14
Before starting the engine............5-9
Belts (See drive belts).............8-14Booster seats..................1-39
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-28
Brake booster................8-20
Brake fluid..................8-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Brake pedal.................8-19
Brake system................5-27
Brake warning light.............2-13
Brake wear indicators........2-20, 8-20
Parking brake check............8-19
Parking brake operation..........5-17
Self-adjusting brakes............8-19
Break-in schedule................5-19
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-27
Brightness/Contrast button..........4-12
Control panel buttons...........4-12
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-12
Bulb replacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-53
Cargo light switch...............2-29
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-14
CD care and cleaning.............4-40
CD changer (See audio system)........4-38
CD player (See audio system).........4-30
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Child restraint with top tether strap......1-31
Child restraints.......1-15, 1-16, 1-23, 1-30
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-23, 1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-20
Cigarette lighter.................2-34
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock...................4-28, 4-35
(models with navigation system)......4-10
Clock set
Control panel buttons...........4-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-12
Cold weather driving..............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-30
Compass display.................2-9
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-40
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13, 4-20
Rear audio controls.............4-42
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-18
Cup holders...................2-40
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-55D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-27
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-24
Digital video disc DVD.............4-43
Dimensions and weights............9-10
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-14
Drive belts....................8-14
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-21
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-32
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-20
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-25
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch..................2-31
Emission control information label.......9-12
Emission control system warranty.......9-36
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Engine serial number............9-12
Engine specifications.............9-9
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-14
English/Metric button..............4-10
Control panel buttons...........4-10
ENTER button..................4-2
Enter button
Control panel buttons............4-2
Event data recorders..............9-38
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-28
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
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Light
Air bag warning light.........1-58, 2-16
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-12
Bulb replacement..............8-26
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-24
Headlight control switch..........2-24
Interior light.................2-49
Light bulbs..................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-52
Personal lights...............2-50
Security indicator light...........2-19
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-50
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Maint (Maintenance) button, control panel
display.......................4-4Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-22
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment.......1-2, 1-3
Manual windows................2-46
Map lights....................2-50
Map pocket...................2-39
Meters and gauges................2-4
Instrument brightness control.......2-27
Mirror
Inside mirror.................3-14
Outside mirrors...............3-15
Vanity mirror.................3-14
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-43
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-22, 3-2, 5-8
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Outside mirrors.................3-15
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-38
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-38
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-19
Parking brake operation..........5-17
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Pedal position adjustment...........3-12
Personal lights.................2-50
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-5
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-33
Power rear windows............2-45
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-27
Power windows...............2-44
Rear power windows............2-45
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-3
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