
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level...................8-7
Changing engine coolant........................8-8
Engine oil.........................................8-8
Checking engine oil level........................8-8
Changing engine oil............................8-9
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-10
5-speed automatic transmission fluid...............8-11
Power steering fluid...............................8-11
Brake fluid.......................................8-11
Brake fluid....................................8-12
Window washer fluid.............................8-12
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-12
Battery..........................................8-13
Jump starting.................................8-14
Drive belt........................................8-14
Spark plugs......................................8-15
Replacing spark plugs.........................8-15Air cleaner.......................................8-16
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-16
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-17
Cleaning.....................................8-17
Replacing....................................8-17
Brakes..........................................8-20
Self-adjusting brakes..........................8-20
Brake pad wear indicators......................8-20
Fuses...........................................8-20
Engine compartment...........................8-20
Passenger compartment.......................8-21
Battery replacement..............................8-23
Keyfob.......................................8-23
Lights...........................................8-24
Headlights....................................8-24
Fog lights (if so equipped)......................8-25
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-26
Wheels and tires.................................8-30
Tire pressure..................................8-30
Tire labeling...................................8-33
Types of tires..................................8-36
Tire chains....................................8-37
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-37
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When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km) .
Tires*Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter componentsReplace the grom-
met seal, valve core and cap of the transmitter in
vehicles equipped with TPMS at tire replacement
when reaching the wear limit of the tires.
Wheel alignment and balanceIf the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheelalignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
cFor additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet .
WindshieldClean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades*Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found later in this sec-
tion.
Accelerator pedalCheck the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal.Automatic transmission P (Park) position
mechanismOn a fairly steep hill check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in
the P (Park) position without applying any brakes.
Brake pedalCheck the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur-
ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
BrakesCheck that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brakeCheck the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
see a NISSAN dealer.
SeatsCheck seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head restraints
move up and down smoothly and the locks (if so
equipped) hold securely in all latched positions.
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
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cDo not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as it could cause a malfunction.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
s4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then thebutton two or three times to check the key-
fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
cAn improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
cThe keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
cThe operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.This device complies 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 interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. If
replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer.
CAUTION
cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
cWhen handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
cDO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE
HANDS.
LIGHTS
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Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-23
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-22
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-59
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-15
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-19
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-19
Fuel economy setting........4-4, 4-8, 4-19
Fuses......................8-20
Fusible links...................8-21G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-44
Garment hook..................2-35
Gascap.....................3-19
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-30
Glove box lock.................2-30
Grocery hooks.................2-31
H
Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT. . . .4-75
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-23
Head restraints..................1-8
Active Head Restraint............1-7
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-18
Headlight control switch............2-18
Headlights....................8-24
Headphones
(See DVD entertainment system).......4-68
Heated seats..................2-24
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-31, 4-40
Heater operation...........4-32, 4-41Rear seat air conditioner..........4-42
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-44
Hood release..................3-14
Horn.......................2-24
I
Ignition switch..................5-6
Immobilizer system..........2-15, 3-2, 5-7
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-16
Increasing fuel economy............5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-7
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-23
Inside mirror...................3-23
Instrument brightness control.........2-21
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-21
Interior lights
(see Lights on demand switch)........2-41
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-28
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-23
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Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-9
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-66
Language setting..........4-6, 4-15, 4-25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-28
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Lift gate.....................3-14
Lift gate release.................3-18
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-66, 2-10
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-7
Bulb replacement..............8-26
Charge warning light.............2-8
Cornering light...............2-23
Fog light switch...............2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-18
Headlight control switch..........2-18
Headlights..................8-24
Light bulbs..................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-60Personal lights...............2-42
Security indicator light...........2-12
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-7
Lights
Map lights..................2-43
Lights on demand switch............2-41
Lock
Child safety sliding door lock........3-9
Door locks..................3-3
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-19
Glove box lock...............2-30
Lift gate release...............3-18
Power door locks...............3-5
Low fuel warning light..............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-10
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Main ON/OFF switch
(for power doors).............3-6, 3-15
Maintenance
Changing the maintenance
interval.................4-9, 4-20
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder...............4-10, 4-20
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance
interval................4-10, 4-20
Seat belt maintenance...........1-25Setting.................4-9, 4-19
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-11
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Manual vent windows..............2-39
Map lights....................2-43
Map pocket...................2-30
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-21
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-23
Inside mirror.................3-23
Vanity mirror.................3-22
Moonroof....................2-40
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-15, 3-2, 5-7
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Overdrive switch................5-11
10-4
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