2008 NISSAN ROGUE coolant

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Type A
SDI2132
Type B
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add window washer fluid when the low
window washer fluid warning light illuminates (if
so equipped) .
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.
Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAUTION
.Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
.Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stainthe grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
.Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
WINDOW WASHER FLUID8-12
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 15-7/8 gal 13-1/4 gal 60 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil*2
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*3
.Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
Cooling system
With reservoir 7-3/4 qt 6-3/8 qt 7.3
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 3/4 qt 5/8 qt 0.75
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2*4
Differential gear oil — — —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
80W-90*5
Transfer oil — — —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
80W-90
Brake fluidRefill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*6 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*7
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 1-1/6 gal 1 gal 4.5
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*3: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*4:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 328F(08C).
*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*7: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
Technical and consumer information

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3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
.When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
.If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
.Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
.Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) .
.Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide..When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
.Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
— Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply
the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is
balanced as described earlier in this section..Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
.Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
.Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
.Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
.Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
.Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
.When stopped in traffic for long periods of
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“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready”
condition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the “ready condi-
tion”. If you cannot or do not want to perform the
driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it
for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle points between the C and H (normal
operating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3
minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission
selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more
time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps. Do not stop the
engine until step 7 is completed.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
.Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
.How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
.How fast the vehicle was traveling.
.Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce-
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)Technical and consumer information
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10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid................................................. 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls......... 4-23
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Corrosion protection................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover................................ 2-37
Cruise control...................................... 5-18
Cup holders........................................ 2-33
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission)....................................... 5-12
D
Daytime running light system..................... 2-27
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................ 2-24
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-8
Door open warning light........................... 2-13
Drive belts.......................................... 8-14
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD)......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving.......................... 5-29
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission)................................... 5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Safety precautions............................... 5-6
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-20
Elapsed time ......................................... 2-8Electric power steering system................... 5-25
Electric power steering warning light............ 2-13
Emission control information label................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty................ 9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine.................... 5-11
Break-in schedule.............................. 5-20
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-5
Engine block heater........................... 5-30
Engine compartment check locations.......... 8-6
Engine cooling system.......................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation....... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Engine serial number............................ 9-9
Engine specifications............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats....................... 6-11
Starting the engine............................ 5-11
Event data recorders (EDR)....................... 9-27
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label............ 9-9
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter...................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-29
Flat tire................................................ 6-2Flat towing.......................................... 9-24
Floor mat cleaning................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid...................................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player.............................................. 4-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer............................................. 4-17
Fog light switch.................................... 2-29
Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light........ 1-45
Front power seat adjustment....................... 1-4
Front seat adjustment............................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints................... 1-8
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty............................... 2-7
Fuel economy.................................. 5-20
Fuel octane rating................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door.................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................ 2-6
Fuses............................................... 8-19
Fusible links........................................ 8-19
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G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver......................................... 2-47
Gas cap ............................................ 3-21
Gauge ................................................ 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-6
Odometer......................................... 2-4
Speedometer..................................... 2-4
Tachometer....................................... 2-5
Trip computer.................................... 2-7
General maintenance................................ 8-2
Glove box........................................... 2-35
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®........... 4-25
Hazard warning flasher switch.................... 2-29
Head restraints....................................... 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control.................................. 2-27
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-25
Headlight switch............................... 2-26
Xenon headlights.............................. 2-25
Heated seats....................................... 2-30
Heater
Engine block heater........................... 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation........... 4-2
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver................. 2-47
Hood release....................................... 3-19
Hook
Coat hooks..................................... 2-38
Luggage hook.................................. 2-38
Utility hook...................................... 2-39Horn ................................................ 2-30
I
Ignition switch........................................ 5-8
Key positions................................... 5-10
Immobilizer system................................. 2-20
In-cabin microfilter................................... 4-5
Indicator lights..................................... 2-16
Inside mirror........................................ 3-24
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................ 9-26
Instrument brightness control..................... 2-28
Instrument panel..................................... 2-2
Intelligent Key system............................... 3-8
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-14
Key operating range........................... 3-10
Key operation.................................. 3-11
P position selecting warning light............ 2-15
Interior light replacement.......................... 8-26
Interior lights....................................... 2-44
ISOFIX child restraint.............................. 1-21
J
Jump starting......................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system)................. 3-6
Keys................................................... 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.................... 3-8L
Labels
Air bag warning labels......................... 1-51
Air conditioner specification label............ 9-10
Emission control information label............ 9-10
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label........ 9-9
Tire and Loading Information label.... 8-31, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)............. 9-8
LATCH system ..................................... 1-21
License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11
Lift gate............................................. 3-20
Light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-51
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-24
Cargo light ..................................... 2-46
Ceiling light..................................... 2-45
Fog light switch................................ 2-29
Headlight switch............................... 2-26
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-25
Indicator lights................................. 2-16
Interior lights................................... 2-44
Map lights ...................................... 2-44
Replacement................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights............................. 2-46
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................................... 2-12
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-25
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-26
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information)................. 9-12
Lock
Door locks........................................ 3-4
Glove box lock................................. 2-35
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Rollover............................................... 5-5
Roof
Moonroof....................................... 2-43
Roof rack ....................................... 2-39
S
Safety
Child seat belts................................ 1-11
Reporting safety defects (US only)........... 9-26
Towing safety.................................. 9-20
Seat adjustment
Folding front passenger’s seat.................. 1-5
Front manual seat adjustment................... 1-3
Front power seat adjustment................... 1-4
Front seats....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety..................................... 1-11
Infants........................................... 1-11
Injured persons................................. 1-12
Larger children................................. 1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage................. 1-9
Pregnant women............................... 1-12
Rear center seat belt.......................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning............................... 7-5
Seat belt extenders............................ 1-18
Seat belt hooks................................ 1-15
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-19
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-15
Seat belts........................................ 1-9
Seat belts with pretensioners................. 1-50
Shoulder belt height adjustment.............. 1-15
Small children.................................. 1-12
Three-point type............................... 1-13Seat(s)
Heated seats................................... 2-30
Seats.............................................. 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start.............................. 2-20
Security system, Vehicle security system........ 2-19
Selector lever, Shift lock release................. 5-16
Servicing air conditioner............................. 4-5
Shift lock release, Transmission.................. 5-16
Shifting
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) . . . 5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment.................. 1-15
Spare tire...................................... 8-39, 9-7
Spark plugs........................................ 8-15
Speedometer......................................... 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine.................... 5-11
Jump starting..................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Push starting................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................ 5-11
Status light, Front passenger air bag............ 1-45
Steering
Electric power steering system............... 5-25
Steering lock................................... 5-10
Steering wheel switch for audio controls.... 4-23
Tilting steering wheel.......................... 3-23
Storage............................................. 2-33
Sun visors.......................................... 3-23
Sunglasses holder................................. 2-34
Supplemental air bag warning labels............. 1-51
Supplemental air bag warning light....... 1-51, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-38Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................... 1-38
Switch
Audio control steering wheel switch......... 4-23
Fog light switch................................ 2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch................ 2-29
Headlight aiming control...................... 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-26
Ignition switch.................................... 5-8
Overdrive OFF switch......................... 5-15
Power door lock switch......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch........................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch.............................. 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-31
T
Tachometer........................................... 2-5
Temperature display................................. 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge................................... 2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-20
Three-way catalyst................................... 5-2
Tilting steering wheel.............................. 3-23
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light................................................. 2-14
Tires
Flat tire............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system.............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label........... 8-31
Tire and Loading Information label........... 9-10
Tire chains...................................... 8-36
Tire dressing..................................... 7-3
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 7/ 3
SSI0347
1. Battery (8-13)
2. Brake fluid (8-11)
3. Supplemental front-impact air bags (1-38)
4. Meters and gauges (2-3)
5. Hood release (3-19)
6. Seat (1-2)
7. Seat belt (1-9)
8. Door lock (3-4)
9. Engine oil (8-8)
10. Window washer fluid (8-12)
11. Engine coolant (8-7)
12. Air conditioner (4-2)
Audio system (4-6)
13. Fuel-filler door (3-21)
Fuel recommendation (9-3)
14. Spare tire (6-2)
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