When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing
any parts replacement or repairs.
Your vehicle is equipped with an au-
tomatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warning,
even if the ignition key is in the OFF
position and the engine is not run-
ning. To avoid injury, always discon-
nect the negative battery cable be-
fore working near the fan.
If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle.
Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle.
If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is nec-
essary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and bat-
tery.
On gasoline engine models with the
Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Sys-
tem, the fuel filter or fuel lines shouldbe serviced by a NISSAN dealer be-
cause the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine off
and wait until it cools down.
Never connect or disconnect the bat-
tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Never leave the engine or the CVT
related component harness connec-
tor disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ONposition.
Avoid contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed en-
gine oil, engine coolant and/or other
vehicle fluids can damage the envi-
ronment. Always conform to local
regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluid.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
1. Power steering oil pump
2. Idler pulley
3. Alternator
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Air conditioner compressor
: Tension checking pointsVisually inspect each belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying, oil adhesion or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or loose, have it
replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
Have the belts checked regularly for condition
and tension.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
SDI0141B
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS8-16
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that 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. Pull to open the fuse box lid
1.
3. Pinch the fuse perpendicularly with the fuse
puller
A
and pull it out.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a new fuse
B.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
KEYFOBReplace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.
SDI1505
SPA1374
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent
Make sure that the
⊕
side faces the
bottom case.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Push the keyfobbutton two or three times to
check its operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance
for replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 4
above.
Be careful not to touch a circuit board
and a battery terminal.
An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
The keyfob is water-resistant; however,
if it does get wet, immediately wipe
completely dry.
When changing batteries, do not let
dust or oil get on the keyfob.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. This device com-
plies 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 interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
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INTELLIGENT KEY
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swal-
low the battery and removed parts.
Replace the battery as follows:
1. Release the lock knobat the back of the
intelligent key and remove the mechanical
key.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver
A
wrapped
with a cloth into the slit
B
of the corner and
twist it to separate the upper part from the
lower part.
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as it could cause a malfunction.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equiva-
lent
Make sure that the⊕side faces the
bottom of the case.
4. Close the lid securely as illustrated
12.
5. Push the buttons two or three times to check
its operation.See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance
for replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5
above.
Be careful not to touch the circuit board
and the battery terminal.
An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
When changing batteries, do not let
dust or oil get on the Intelligent Key.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules (the certification number).
These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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10 Index
A
Adjusting pedal position .......................................... 3-29
Aiming control, Headlights...................................... 2-25
Air bag system, Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................... 1-49
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-55
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-56, 2-13
Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation .................................. 4-23
Air conditioner service ........................... 4-23, 4-26
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations ............ 4-26, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-23
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-6
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................................. 5-25
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...................... 2-9
All-wheel drive (AWD), AWD lock switch
operations.................................................................... 5-25
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-44
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........................... 5-31
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light ............................................................................... 2-10
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-4Armrest ........................................................................... 1-9
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-28
Audio system .............................................................. 4-27
FM-AM-SAT radio with casette player
and CD changer ................................................. 4-38
FM-AM-SAT radio with CD player................. 4-34
Steering switch for audio control ................... 4-43
Autochanger
Compact Disc (CD) ........................................... 4-42
Autolight system ........................................................ 2-23
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror ...................................... 3-31
Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-40
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-33
Seat positioner .................................................... 3-33
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate)......................................... 3-24
Battery .......................................................................... 8-14
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-25
Battery replacement
Intelligent Key system .......................................... 3-8
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ...................................... 5-12
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-16
Booster seats ............................................................. 1-36Brake
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13
Brake system ....................................................... 5-30
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-21
Warning light ....................................................... 2-10
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-24
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-26
Bulbcheck/instrument panel .................................... 2-9
Bulbreplacement ...................................................... 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ............................................................. 4-26
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-45
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-36
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-36
Cassette player (See audio system) .................... 4-41
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-43
Ceiling light ................................................................. 2-42
Cellular phone holder ............................................... 2-31
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-21
Booster seats ...................................................... 1-36
Top tether strap .................................................. 1-25
Child safety ................................................................. 1-12
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-5
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F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-10
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-27
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................. 9-22
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
CVT fluid ............................................................... 8-12
Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with casette player
and CD changer ........................................................ 4-38
FM-AM-SAT radio with CD player ....................... 4-34
Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-27
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............ 1-49
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-24
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3
Fuel recommendation ........................................... 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ....................................................... 3-26
Fuel-filler door...................................................... 3-26Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5
Fuses ............................................................................ 8-21
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-44
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-26
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box .................................................................... 2-33
H
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-27
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control ..................................................... 2-25
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-28
Heater
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-35
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-23
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-44
Hood release .............................................................. 3-24Horn .............................................................................. 2-28
I
Ignition knob(Intelligent Key system) .................. 3-13
Ignition switch
Key positions ....................................................... 5-10
Ignition switch (Except for Intelligent Key
equipped model) .......................................................... 5-9
Ignition switch (Intelligent Key System
equipped model) ....................................................... 5-10
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-18
In-cabin microfilter .................................................... 4-26
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-14
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
indicator light ....................................................... 2-14
Cruise set indicator light .................................. 2-14
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................... 2-14
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-31
Mirror...................................................................... 3-30
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-25
Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-26
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-9
Engine starting .................................................... 3-13
Key operating range........................................... 3-15
Key operation....................................................... 3-12
Mechanical key and valet key .......................... 3-23
Operating the engine......................................... 3-13
Remote keyless operation ................................ 3-20
Trouble-shooting guide ..................................... 3-19
Warning light ....................................................... 2-11
Warning signals .................................................. 3-17
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Intelligent key warning light .................................... 2-11
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-28
Interior lights ............................................................... 2-42
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-9
K
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system) .......................................................... 3-20
Without Intelligent Key system (See remote
keyless entry system) ........................................... 3-5
Keys................................................................................. 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-9
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-55
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-11
Emission control information label ................. 9-10
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 9-10
Tire and Loading Information label ..... 8-31, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................. 9-9
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-12
Lift gate ........................................................................ 3-24
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-56
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-26Ceiling light .......................................................... 2-42
Fog light switch................................................... 2-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23
Headlights bulb replacement........................... 8-27
Indicator lights ..................................................... 2-14
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-42
Luggage light ....................................................... 2-44
Map light ............................................................... 2-43
Rear personal light ............................................. 2-43
Replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Vanity mirror light ................................................ 2-44
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders................................................................. 2-9
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-13
Lock
Door locks ............................................................... 3-3
Glove box lock..................................................... 2-33
Lift gate lock ........................................................ 3-24
Power door lock .................................................... 3-3
Low fuel warning light .............................................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ..................... 5-3
Luggage light ............................................................. 2-44
M
Maintenance
Battery ................................................................... 8-14
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-20
Under the hood and vehicle ............................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................ 2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Map light...................................................................... 2-43
Mechanical key (for Intelligent Key system) ....... 3-23
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control .......................................................................... 2-26
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-31
Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-30
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-32
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...................................... 4-19
N
Net, Cargo net ........................................................... 2-36
New vehicle break-in ................................................ 5-24
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................... 2-18
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Engine start .............................................. 5-10, 5-12
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine oil ........................................... 8-10
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