
RECOMMENDED TOWING
CAUTION
NEVER tow automatic transmission (AT) models
with the front wheels on the ground or with all
four wheels on the ground (forwards or back-
wards), this may cause serious and expensivedamage to the transmission. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised al-
ways use towing dollies under the front wheels.
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle should be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground
or be placed on a flat bed lorry as illustrated.
TOWING EYE
The towing eye is stored with the vehicle tools and
located in the spare wheel recess (luggage com-
partment area).
1) Remove the cover from the bumper.
2) Securely install the towing eye, as illustrated.
NCE178
NCE281Z
Automatic transmission models
NCE195
Front
In case of emergency6-13

8Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................... 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ........... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ......................................... 8-4
Engine compartment ................................................ 8-5
Engine cooling system ............................................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-6
Engine oil................................................................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil ............................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter .................................... 8-11
Protect the environment ...................................... 8-12
Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ............................. 8-12
Bleeding the fuel system ..................................... 8-12
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........................... 8-13
Brakes ..................................................................... 8-13
Checking brake pedal......................................... 8-13
Checking handbrake........................................... 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid .............................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted) ........................................................... 8-14
Battery..................................................................... 8-15
Vehicle battery .................................................... 8-15
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection....................................................... 8-16
Jump-starting ...................................................... 8-16Integrated Keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement........................................................ 8-17
Drive belts ............................................................... 8-18
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models).......................... 8-18
Air cleaner filter........................................................ 8-19
Viscous paper type ............................................. 8-19
Dry paper type (where fitted) .............................. 8-19
Wiper blades ........................................................... 8-19
Cleaning ............................................................. 8-19
Front window wiper replacement ........................ 8-20
Back door window wiper replacement ................ 8-20
Windscreen washer nozzle ................................. 8-20
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-21
Passenger compartment ..................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-22
Lights ...................................................................... 8-23
Headlights .......................................................... 8-23
Exterior lights ...................................................... 8-24
Interior lights....................................................... 8-24
Light locations .................................................... 8-25
Wheels and tyres ..................................................... 8-29
Tyre inflation pressure......................................... 8-29
Types of tyres ..................................................... 8-29
Snow chains....................................................... 8-30
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 8-30
Tyre wear and damage ....................................... 8-30
Tyre age ............................................................. 8-31
Changing tyres and wheels ................................. 8-31
Wheel balance.................................................... 8-31
Spare tyre .......................................................... 8-31

Handbrake*:
Confirm that your vehicle is held securely on a fairly
steep hill with only the handbrake applied.
Seats:
Check seat position controls such as seat adjust-
ers, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they operate
smoothly and all latches lock securely in every posi-
tion. Check that the head restraints move up and
down smoothly and the locks hold securely in all
latched positions.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g.
buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate
properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or
damage. See “Seat belt maintenance” in the
“1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section for further details.
Steering wheel:
Check for any change in the steering conditions,
such as excessive free play, hard steering or strange
noises.
Warning lights and audible reminders:
Make sure that all warning/indicator lights and au-
dible reminders are operating properly.
Windscreen defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properly when operating the heater or air condi-
tioner.Windscreen wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properly
and that the wipers do not streak.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 precautions
which should be closely observed.
•Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
handbrake securely and block the wheels to
prevent the vehicle from moving. For a manual
transmission models, move the gear lever to
N (Neutral) position. [For automatic transmis-
sion models, move the selector lever to P
(Park) position.]
•Do not work under the engine bonnet while
the engine is hot. Turn off the engine and wait
until it cools down.
•Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
or LOCK position.
When the ignition switch is in the ON or Acc
position, the cooling fan may start to operate
suddenly even when the engine is not run-
ning. To avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working near
the engine.
•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 remove ties and any jewel-
lery, such as rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself

When checking or replacement is required, NISSAN
recommends contacting a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for servicing.
CAUTION
•Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF. Do
not mix with other fluids.
•Using automatic transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause dete-
rioration in driveability and automatic trans-
mission durability, and may damage the auto-
matic transmission, which is not covered by
the warranty.
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
If the brake pedal suddenly goes down further than
normal, the pedal feels “spongy” or the vehicle
seems to take longer to stop, see a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
CHECKING HANDBRAKE
Periodically check the holding ability of the hand-
brake by parking on a steep hill and restraining the
vehicle by using only the handbrake. If it does not
hold satisfactorily, see a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
WARNING
•Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake and clutch
systems. The use of improper fluids can dam-
age the brake system and affect the vehicle’s
stopping ability.
•Clean the filler cap before removing.
NDI1011Z
LHD models
NDI735Z
RHD models
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID (ATF)BRAKES BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13

The following values are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different from them. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (approximate) Recommended fuel and lubricants
Litre Imp measure
Fuel 46 10-1/8 gal See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section
.Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filterCR14DE engine: Genuine NISSAN engine oil,
API SG, SH or SJ *1,
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II *1,
ACEA A2
HR16DE engine: Genuine NISSAN engine oil,
API SL *1,
ILSAC grade GF-III *1
K9K engine without diesel particulate filter (Euro 4):
Genuine NISSAN engine oil, ACEA B3 or B4 *1
K9K engine with diesel particulate filter:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil,
Euro 4: ACEA C3–2004 *1
Euro 5: ACEA C4 (low saps) *1 CR14DE 3.4 3 qt
HR16DE 4.6 4 qt
K9K 4.4 3–7/8 qt
Without oil filter
CR14DE 3.2 2-7/8 qt
HR16DE 4.4 3-7/8 qt
K9K 4.2 3-3/4 qt
Cooling system
Genuine NISSAN engine coolant or equivalent *2 With reservoir
CR14DE 4.9 4-3/8 qt
HR16DEMT models 5.6 4-7/8 qt
AT models 5.4 4–3/4 qt
K9K without diesel particulate filter 6.0 5-1/4 qt
K9K with diesel particulate filter 6.7 5-7/8 qt
Reservoir
CR14DE or HR16DE 0.7 5/8 qt
K9K 1.0 7/8 qt
Manual transaxle gear oil (gear type)JH3 (CR14DE or HR16DE) 2.6 4-5/8 qt
Genuine NISSAN gear oil or API GL-4, SAE viscosity 75W-80 *4
JR5 (K9K without diesel
particulate filter)2.5 4-3/8 qt
TL (K9K with diesel
particulate filter)2.0 3-1/2 qt Texaco ETL8997B 75W-80 or API GL-4, SAE viscosity 75W-80 *4
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.7 6-3/4 qt Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic D or equivalent *3
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical information

Capacity (approximate) Recommended fuel and lubricants
Litre Imp measure
Brake & clutch fluidRefill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Brake fluid, or DOT 3, or DOT 4 (US
FMVSS No. 116) *5
Multi-purpose grease – – NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant – – HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricantsCR14DE or HR16DE – – Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
K9K – – Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number” later in this section.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine
engine coolant.Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty, even
if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for more information regarding the coolant type and capacity.
*3: Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic Fluid type D ATF may cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability and may damage the automatic trans-
mission, which is not covered by the NISSAN warranty.
*4: For details, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
Technical information9-3

10 Index
A
Air bag system (Supplemental Restraint System) ................. 1-11
Air bag warning labels ......................................................... 1-13
Air bag warning light ............................................................ 1-13
Air cleaner filter ................................................................... 8-19
Air conditioner
– Air conditioner filter ................................................ 4-10, 4-7
– Air conditioner specification label ..................................... 9-7
– Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ............................................................ 9-4
– Automatic air conditioner ................................................. 4-8
– Heater and air conditioner ................................................ 4-2
– Manual air conditioner ..................................................... 4-3
– Servicing air conditioner ......................................... 4-10, 4-7
Antenna .............................................................................. 4-16
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......................................... 5-28
Anti-Theft System (NISSAN) .................................................. 3-9
Approval numbers ................................................................. 9-8
Audible reminders
– Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ................ 2-7
Audio
– AM-FM radio with CD player and navigation (NISSAN
Connect) ....................................................................... 4-34
– Anti-theft system ............................................................ 4-23
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-10
– Audio player operation .................................................. 4-31
– Audio system ................................................................. 4-10
– AUX socket ................................................................... 4-29
– FM AM radio with CD player ......................................... 4-23
– iPod® player operation .................................................. 4-30– Jack socket ................................................................... 4-34
– LW-MW-FM radio with CD player ................................. 4-16
– Steering-wheel switches for audio control ...................... 4-38
– USB Memory operation ................................................. 4-29
Automatic transmission
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-13
– Driving with automatic transmission ............................... 5-12
B
Battery ....................................................................... 5-31, 8-15
– Caution label ................................................................. 8-15
– Integrated keyfob battery replacement ........................... 8-17
– Intelligent Key battery replacement ................................. 8-17
– Reinitialisation procedure after battery reconnection ....... 8-16
– Vehicle battery ............................................................... 8-15
Battery (vehicle)
– Vehicle dead battery – Left-hand side door handle ........... 3-7
Before starting the engine ..................................................... 5-2
Bluetooth®
– Audio player operation ................................................... 4-31
– Bluetooth® mobile phone feature .................................. 4-34
– Bluetooth® settings ....................................................... 4-31
Bonnet release .................................................................... 3-10
Brake .................................................................................. 8-13
– Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................................... 5-28
– Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-13
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-27
– Brake system ................................................................ 5-27
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking handbrake ..................................................... 8-13
– Handbrake lever ............................................................ 3-11

– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-4
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-39
Care when driving ................................................................. 5-5
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-31
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-9
– Checking handbrake ..................................................... 8-13
Child restraint anchorage (top tether) .................................. 1-23
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-16
– Installation on front passenger seat ................................ 1-19
– Installation on rear seats ................................................ 1-20
Child safety ........................................................................... 1-7
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ............................................................................ 7-2
– Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-4
– Interior ............................................................................ 7-3
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-4
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clock (digital) ........................................................................ 2-5
Clutch fluid .......................................................................... 8-13
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-31Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-31
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-32, 7-4
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-4
Cruise control system .......................................................... 5-18
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-19
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-15
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-15
Diesel particulate filter ........................................................... 5-5
Dimensions ........................................................................... 9-6
Door
– Back door lock ................................................................ 3-8
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– Door locks ....................................................................... 3-6
– Emergency situation – Super Lock system ....................... 3-6
– Locking/unlocking with emergency key or key (vehicle dead
battery situation) .............................................................. 3-7
– Power door lock switch ................................................... 3-7
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-6
Drive belts ........................................................................... 8-18
Driving
– Care when driving ........................................................... 5-5
– Cold weather driving ..................................................... 5-31
– Driving on wet road ......................................................... 5-5
– Driving the vehicle ......................................................... 5-11
– Driving under winter conditions ........................................ 5-5
– Driving with automatic transmission ............................... 5-12
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-11
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
10-2Index