2008 NISSAN NOTE check engine light

18. Install the engine compartment undercover
(where fitted).
19. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
20. Close the bonnet.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
WARNING
•NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil fil-
ter servicing.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
A used oil filter should be disposed of at a
rubbish tip having proper facilities.
Engine oil filter replacement
Removal:
1. Drain the engine oil. For details, see “Changing
engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the engine oil filter unit with an oil filter
wrench. Depending on the engine model, a spe-
cialcap typewrench may be required. See a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop, if in doubt.
3. Remove the engine oil filter unit.
4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a
clean rag.CAUTION
If any oil is spilled on the engine or the ve-
hicle, thoroughly wipe it clean.
Installation:
1. Clean and reinstall the drain plug along with a
new washer. For tightening torque details, see
“Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Coat the rubber gasket on the new engine oil fil-
ter unit with clean engine oil.
3. Install the engine oil filter unit by hand until a
slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
2/3ofaturn.
Engine oil filter tightening torques:
CR14DE or HR16DE engine:
17.7 N•m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
14 N•m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
4. Add engine oil and check the oil level with the
engine oil dipstick. For details, see “Checking
engine oil level” earlier in this section and “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.
5. Install the engine oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine.
7. After the engine has been warmed up, make sure
there are no leaks around the engine oil filter unit
and the drain plug. Correct as required.
NDI722Z
CR14DE engine
NDI656Z
HR16DE engine
NDI985Z
K9K engine
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•Brake and clutch fluids are poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked contain-
ers out of the reach of children.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level
is between the MIN
j2 and MAXj1 lines or the
brake warning light comes on, add fluid up to the
MAX line.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
in the “9. Technical information” section for the rec-
ommended brake and clutch fluid type.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system should
be thoroughly checked by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
CAUTION
•NISSAN recommends that refilling and check-
ing the brake and clutch systems should be
left to a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
who will have the necessary fluids and techni-
cal knowledge.
•Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash
with water.
WARNING
Anti-freeze window washer is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
•Check the fluid level in the window washer res-
ervoir. If the fluid level is low, add window washer
fluid up to the MAX level.
•Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of win-
dow washer fluid.
•Add a washer solvent to the water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a window
washer anti-freeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.
CAUTION
•Do not substitute anti-freeze engine coolant
for window washer solution. This may result
in damage to the paint.
•Always use window washer fluid recom-
mended by NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
NDI723Z
WINDOW WASHER FLUID/HEADLIGHT CLEANER FLUID (where fitted)
8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
If any electrical equipment does not operate, check
for an open fuse.
1. Make sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the “OFF” position.2. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
3. Remove the fusible link cover
j1.
4. Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced.
5. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller (where fit-
ted). The fuse puller is located in the fuse box of
the passenger compartment.
6. If the fuse is open
jA , replace it with a new fusejB.
7. Install the fusible link cover.
8. Close the bonnet.
NOTE
If the new fuse opens again, after installing,
have the electrical system checked and re-
paired by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
For checking and replacing the fuses inside the fus-
ible link box
j2 located under the headlight assem-
bly, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
NDI746Z
NDI624Z
8-22Maintenance and do-it-yourself

HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A bulb
can be replaced from inside the engine compart-
ment without removing the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
•High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside
the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the
glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is
dropped.
•When handling the bulb, DO NOT TOUCH THE
GLASS ENVELOPE.
•Use the same number and wattage as origi-
nally installed.
•Aiming is usually not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
•Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight
reflector for a long period of time as dust,
moisture or smoke may enter the headlight
body and affect the performance of the head-
light.
1. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
2. Disconnect the negative (—) battery cable.
NDI725
LIGHTS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-23

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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– 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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