2008 NISSAN NOTE fuel recommendation

During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow the
recommendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
•Avoid driving for long periods at a constant
speed, either fast or slow.
•Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
•Avoid quick starts.
•Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
•Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500
miles).
NOTE
Models with K9K diesel engine will achieve top
performance only after approximately 5,000 km
(3,000 miles).
WARNING
The driving characteristics of your vehicle can be
changed remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer couplings, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed have to be adjusted
accordingly. Especially when carrying heavy
loads, your speed must be reduced adequately.
•Make sure the area around the vehicle is free of
obstacles.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid
as frequently as possible, at least whenever you
refuel.
•Visually inspect tyres for their appearance and
condition. Also check the tyre pressure for
proper inflation.
•Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section should be checked peri-
odically.
•Check that all windows and light lenses are
clean.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position the seat and adjust the head restraints.
•Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning/indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
•Do not place hard or heavy objects on the dash-
board or rear parcel shelf in order to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden stop.
RUNNING-IN SCHEDULE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-2Starting and driving

9Technical informationTechnical information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........... 9-2
Fuel recommendation ......................................... 9-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................. 9-4
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations (where fitted) ............ 9-4
Engine ..................................................................... 9-5
Wheels and tyres ..................................................... 9-5
Dimensions .............................................................. 9-6
When travelling or transferring your registration to
another country........................................................ 9-6Vehicle identification ................................................ 9-6
Vehicle identification plate ................................... 9-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) (chassis
number).............................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number .......................................... 9-7
Tyre placard ....................................................... 9-7
Air conditioner specification label (where
fitted).................................................................. 9-7
NATS immobilizer radio approval number ................. 9-8
Approval numbers.................................................... 9-8

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

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Petrol engine
Unleaded petrol with an octane rating of at least 95
(RON) must be used.
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol. Using leaded petrol will
damage the catalytic converter.
Diesel engine
EN590Diesel fuel of at least 51 cetane must be
used.
If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer
or winter fuel properly according to the following
temperature conditions.
•Above –7°C (20°F)...Summer type diesel fuel.
•Below–7°C(20°F)...Wintertypedieselfuel.
If you are in any doubt, please consult a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
CAUTION
•Do not use home heating oil, petrol or other
alternate fuels in the diesel engine, this can
cause engine damage.
•Do not add petrol or other alternate fuels to
diesel fuel.
•Do not use summer fuel at temperatures be-
low −7°C (20°F). Cold temperatures will cause
wax to form in the fuel and may prevent the
engine from running smoothly.
Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated Before Next Oil Change
PETROL OR DIESEL ENGINE OIL
m
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
NUMBER
5W-30 is preferable. If 5W-30 is not available,
select the viscosity from the chart, that is suit-
able for the outside temperature range.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS (where fitted)
The air conditioning system in this NISSAN ve-
hicle must be charged with the HFC-134a (R-
134a) refrigerant and the NISSAN A/C System
Oil Type R (CR14DE or HR16DE engine models)
or Type S (K9K engine models) lubricant, or the
exact equivalents.
Use of any other refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage and will lead to the vehicle’s entire
air conditioning system replacement.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended. The new refrigerant HFC-134a (R-
134a) in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the
earth’s ozone layer. However it may contribute in a
small part to global warming. NISSAN recommends
that the refrigerant be recovered and recycled.
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
when servicing your air conditioning system.
9-4Technical information

– 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

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
Index10-3

RECOMMENDED FUEL
Petrol engine
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol. Using leaded petrol will
damage the three-way catalyst.
Unleaded petrol with an octane rating of at least 95
(RON) must be used.
For further details, see “Fuel recommendation” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
Diesel engine
EN590 Diesel fuel of at least 51 cetane must be
used.
NOTE
Use only low sulphur diesel.
For further details, see “Fuel recommendation” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
CAUTION
•Do not use home heating oil, petrol or other
alternate fuels in the diesel engine, this can
cause engine damage.
•Do not add petrol or other alternate fuels to
diesel fuel.
•Do not use summer fuel at temperatures be-
low −7°C (20°F). Cold temperatures will cause
wax to form in the fuel and may prevent the
engine from running smoothly.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL *
CR14DE engine
•Genuine NISSAN engine oil
•API grade: SG, SH or SJ
•ILSAC grade: GF-I or GF-II
•ACEA A2
HR16DE engine
•Genuine NISSAN engine oil
•API grade: SL
•ILSAC grade: GF-III
K9K engine
•Genuine NISSAN engine oil
•without diesel particulate filter (Euro 4): ACEA
B3 or B4
•with diesel particulate filter:
Euro 4: ACEA C3-2004
Euro 5: ACEA C4
* For further details, see “Capacities and recom-
mended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
COLD TYRE PRESSURE
See the tyre placard affixed to the driver’s side
centre pillar.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Today, the efforts made by NISSAN to fulfil our
responsibilities to protect and sustain the environ-
ment are far-reaching. Within NISSAN, we promote
the highest levels of practice in every region and in
every area of operations.
COMPLIANCE AT EVERY STEP
NISSAN focuses on ensuring that end of life vehicle
components are reused, recycled or recovered as
thermal energy, and guarantees compliance with EU
legislation (the End of Life Vehicle Directive).
WE BUILD OUR VEHICLES WITH
RECYCLING IN MIND
Reducing landfill waste, emissions, conserving natu-
ral resources, and enhancing recycling activities are
emphasised daily in our manufacturing, sales and
service operations and in the disposal of end of life
vehicles (ELV).
Design phase
To reduce environmental impact we have developed
your NISSAN vehicle to be 95% recyclable. We
mark the components to facilitate dismantling, recy-
cling and to reduce hazardous substances. We
carefully verify and control substances of concern.
We have already reduced to a minimum the cad-
mium, mercury and lead in your NISSAN vehicle.
NISSAN includes recycled material in your vehicle
and looks for opportunities to increase the percent-
age of recycled materials used.
PETROL STATION INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT (End of Life
Vehicles)