2008 NISSAN NOTE Light

TYRE AGE
Remember tyre age. Never use a tyre over six years
old, regardless of whether they have been used or
not.
Tyres degrade with age as well as the use they are
subjected to. Have the tyres checked and balanced
frequently by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop. Report all accidents where the tyre is knocked
even if it is minor.
CHANGING TYRES AND WHEELS
WARNING
Do not install a deformed wheel or tyre even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels or tyres could
have structural damage and could fail without
warning.
When replacing a tyre, use the same size, speed
rating and load carrying capacity as originally
equipped. Recommended types and sizes are men-
tioned in “Wheels and tyres” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
The use of tyres other than those recommended or
the mixed use of tyres of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking, handling,
ground clearance, body-to-tyre clearance, snow
chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight
aim and bumper height.
WARNING
Some of these effects may lead to accidents and
could result in serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any reason, always
replace with wheels which have the same offset
dimension. Wheels of a different offset could cause
early tyre wear, possibly degraded vehicle handling
characteristics and/or interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can lead to
decreased braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear.
WHEEL BALANCE
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and
tyre life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out
of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
Wheel balance service should be performed with
the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the front
wheels on the vehicle could lead to transmission
damage.
SPARE TYRE
The temporary-use spare wheel/tyre can be identi-
fied by the temporary-use spare tyre label which
contrasts to the standard road wheels. If in doubt,
contact a NISSAN dealer, qualified workshop or
see “Spare tyre” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section.
CARE OF WHEELS
For details, see “Care of wheels” in the “7. Appear-
ance and care” section.
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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

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

E
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system ...................... 5-29
– ESP OFF switch ........................................................... 5-30
Engine
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-9
– Data ................................................................................ 9-5
– Engine cold start period ................................................... 5-5
– Engine compartment ................................................ 0-9, 8-5
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-31
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-11
– Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-7
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-12
– Starting the engine ........................................................ 5-10
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ............................................ 5-3
Exterior lights ...................................................................... 8-24
F
Filter
– Air cleaner filter ............................................................. 8-19
– Air conditioner filter ......................................................... 4-7
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-12
Floor mats ............................................................................. 7-4
Fluid
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-13
– Brake and clutch fluid .................................................... 8-13
– Window washer/headlight cleaner fluid .......................... 8-14Fog light
– Front fog light ................................................................ 2-17
– Rear fog light ................................................................. 2-18
Front passenger air bag indicator light ................................. 1-14
Fuel
– Bleeding the fuel system ................................................ 8-12
– Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9-2
– Fuel filler lid ................................................................... 3-11
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-12
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-4
Fuel filler lid ......................................................................... 3-11
– Cap ............................................................................... 3-11
– Opener lever ................................................................. 3-11
Fuses .................................................................................. 8-21
– Engine compartment ...................................................... 8-22
– Passenger compartment ................................................ 8-21
H
Handbrake lever .................................................................. 3-11
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................. 2-19
Head restraint ....................................................................... 1-4
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
Headlight
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-18
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-16
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-14
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-16
– Headlights (bulb replacement) ....................................... 8-23
– Replacement (bulb) ....................................................... 8-23
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-17
Heated seats ....................................................................... 2-19
Heater and air conditioner/ventilation ..................................... 4-2
Horn ................................................................................... 2-19
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I
Ignition
– Ignition knob (Intelligent Key equipped models) ................ 5-7
– Ignition switch ................................................................. 5-6
Immobilizer
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ......................... 9-8
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-9
Indicator lights
– Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ................ 2-7
Injured persons ..................................................................... 1-7
Inside rear-view mirror ......................................................... 3-12
Instrument and control layout
– LHD models .................................................................... 0-5
– RHD models .................................................................... 0-7
Integrated keyfob (remote control system) ............................. 3-3
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-17
– Ignition switch ................................................................. 5-6
– Keyfob operation failure ................................................... 3-4
– Locking the doors ............................................................ 3-3
– Switching from convenience mode to anti-hijack mode ..... 3-4
– Unlocking the doors – Anti hijack mode ........................... 3-4
– Unlocking the doors – Convenience mode ....................... 3-4
Intelligent Key system ............................................................ 3-5
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-17
– Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery situation ..... 5-9
– Ignition knob .................................................................... 5-7
– Locking/unlocking ........................................................... 3-5
– Starting the engine .......................................................... 3-6
Interior lights .............................................................. 2-27, 8-24
– Luggage compartment light ........................................... 2-28
– Map light ....................................................................... 2-28
iPod® player operation ........................................................ 4-30
ISOFIX system .................................................................... 1-22JJump-starting ................................................................ 6-9, 8-16
K
Key
– Ignition knob positions ..................................................... 5-8
– Intelligent Key system ...................................................... 3-5
– Key positions (Ignition switch) .......................................... 5-7
– Key(s) ............................................................................. 3-2
– Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-3
L
Light
– Exterior lights ................................................................. 8-24
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-17
– Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-19
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-18
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-16
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-14
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-16
– Headlights ..................................................................... 8-23
– Interior lights ........................................................ 2-27, 8-24
– Light locations ............................................................... 8-25
– Luggage compartment ................................................... 2-28
– Map light ....................................................................... 2-28
– Room light ..................................................................... 2-27
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-17
Lock
– Back door lock ................................................................ 3-8
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– Doors .............................................................................. 3-6
– Keys ................................................................................ 3-2
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– Power door lock switch ................................................... 3-7
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-8
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-6
M
Maintenance
– General maintenance ....................................................... 8-2
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– Maintenance requirements ............................................... 8-2
– Seat belt maintenance ..................................................... 1-9
Manual transmission
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-11
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-2
– Digital clock ..................................................................... 2-5
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Odometer ........................................................................ 2-3
– Oil change schedule set-up ............................................. 2-4
– Outside temperature display ............................................ 2-4
– Speedometer .................................................................. 2-2
– Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-2
– Trip computer .................................................................. 2-3
– Twin trip odometer .......................................................... 2-3
Mirror .................................................................................. 3-12
– Inside rear-view mirror ................................................... 3-12
– Outside rear-view mirrors .............................................. 3-12
– Vanity mirror .................................................................. 3-13
Mobile phone integration ..................................................... 4-34
N
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................ 5-7, 5-9
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ......................... 9-8
– NATS security indicator light ............................................ 3-9O
Odometer ............................................................................. 2-3
– Twin trip .......................................................................... 2-3
Oil
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-9
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8
– Oil change schedule set-up ............................................. 2-4
– Recommended lubricants ................................................ 9-2
– Recommended SAE viscosity number .............................. 9-4
Outside temperature display .................................................. 2-4
Overheat
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-11
P
Parking ............................................................................... 5-22
– Ultrasonic parking sensor .............................................. 5-22
Phone
– Bluetooth® .................................................................... 4-34
– Mobile phone integration ............................................... 4-34
Power
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-27
– Power window — Driver’s side (Reinitialisation
procedure) .................................................................... 8-16
Power outlet ........................................................................ 2-20
Power windows ................................................................... 2-25
– Automatic operation ....................................................... 2-26
– Driver’s side main switch ............................................... 2-26
– Passenger’s side switch ................................................ 2-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ............................................... 1-9
Precaution
– Seat belt usage ............................................................... 1-6
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Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-10
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-27
– Child restraint usage ..................................................... 1-16
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-24
– Precautions on cruise control system ............................. 5-19
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-12
– When starting and driving ................................................ 5-3
Pregnant women ................................................................... 1-7
Protect
– Protect the environment ................................................. 8-12
– Protect your vehicle from corrosion .................................. 7-5
Push-starting ....................................................................... 6-11
R
Radio
– AM-FM radio with CD player and navigation .................. 4-34
– FM AM radio with CD player ......................................... 4-23
– LW-MW-FM radio with CD player ................................. 4-16
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ......................... 9-8
Rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3-14
– Installation ..................................................................... 3-14
– Removal ........................................................................ 3-14
Rear seat .............................................................................. 1-2
Rear window defogger ........................................................ 2-15
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................................... 9-4
Remote
– Steering wheel i switch .................................................... 2-3
Remote control system (integrated keyfob) ............................ 3-3
Repairing flat tyre .................................................................. 6-7
Running-in schedule .............................................................. 5-2S
Safety
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Child safety rear door lock ............................................... 3-8
– ISOFIX system .............................................................. 1-22
– Safety chains (Trailer) .................................................... 5-25
– Top tether strap for child restraint .................................. 1-23
Seat
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
– Front seats – Adjustment ................................................. 1-2
– Head restraints ................................................................ 1-4
– Rear seat ......................................................................... 1-2
– Seat heating .................................................................. 2-19
– Seats .............................................................................. 1-2
Seat belt
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-7
– Injured persons ............................................................... 1-7
– Pre-tensioner seat belt system ......................................... 1-9
– Precautions on seat belt usage ........................................ 1-6
– Pregnant women ............................................................. 1-7
– Seat belt maintenance ..................................................... 1-9
– Seat belt warning lights ................................................... 1-5
– Seat belts ................................................................. 1-5, 7-4
– Three-point type seat belts ............................................... 1-7
Security system ..................................................................... 3-9
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-9
Servicing air conditioner ........................................................ 4-7
Snow chains ....................................................................... 8-30
Spare tyre ............................................................................. 6-2
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models) ..................................... 8-18
Speed limiter ....................................................................... 5-15
Speed limiter operations ...................................................... 5-16
– Vehicles with diesel engine ............................................ 5-17
– Vehicles with petrol engine ............................................ 5-16
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Starting
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Jump-starting .......................................................... 6-9, 8-16
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Push-starting ................................................................. 6-11
– Starting the engine ........................................................ 5-10
Steering
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-27
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-8
– Steering wheel adjustment ............................................. 3-12
– Steering wheel switches for hands-free telephone
control ........................................................................... 4-38
– Steering-wheel switches for audio control ...................... 4-38
– Telephone button ................................................. 4-34, 4-38
– Wheel i switch ................................................................. 2-3
Storage ............................................................................... 2-21
– “Flexi-board” system ...................................................... 2-24
– Centre console box ....................................................... 2-22
– Convenience hooks ....................................................... 2-23
– Cup holder .................................................................... 2-22
– Glove box ...................................................................... 2-21
– Rear foldable tables ....................................................... 2-23
– Seat pockets ................................................................. 2-23
– Under seat storage tray ................................................. 2-23
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)
– Air bag system .............................................................. 1-10
– Air bag warning labels ................................................... 1-13
– Air bag warning light ...................................................... 1-13
– Front passenger air bag indicator light ........................... 1-14
Switch
– Defogger switch ............................................................ 2-15
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-17
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-16
– Wiper and washer switch .............................................. 2-13T
Temporary-use spare tyre ...................................................... 6-2
Three-point type seat belts .................................................... 1-7
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models) ............................. 5-4
Tilting steering wheel ........................................................... 3-12
Top tether strap for child restraint ........................................ 1-23
Towing
– Recommended towing .................................................. 6-13
– Tow bar Installation ....................................................... 5-25
– Tow truck towing ........................................................... 6-12
– Towing eye .................................................................... 6-13
– Towing hook/eye ........................................................... 6-14
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-12
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-24
Trailer
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-25
– Trailer detection ............................................................. 5-25
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-24
Transmission
– Automatic transmission (ignition knob) ...................... 5-6, 5-8
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-13
– Driving with automatic transmission ............................... 5-12
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-11
– Manual transmission (ignition knob) ................................. 5-8
– Manual transmission (ignition switch) ............................... 5-6
Travelling or transferring your registration to another country .. 9-6
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ......................... 5-4
Turn signal switch ............................................................... 2-17
Tyre
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-31
– Flat tyre ........................................................................... 6-3
– Repairing flat tyre ............................................................ 6-7
– Spare tyre ..................................................................... 8-31
– Temporary-use spare tyre ................................................ 6-2
– Types of tyres ................................................................ 8-29
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