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affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are turned off.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the resonator. (See “ENGINE
COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS”
earlier in this section.)
4. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover by
pushing the tab
*1
and lifting the cover
from the right side*2, then the left side
*3.
5. Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced.
6. Remove the fuse using the fuse puller
located in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
FUSES
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are turned off.
2. Pull to remove the fuse box cover
*1.3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
*2.
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4. If the fuse is open
*A
, replace it with a new
fuse
*B.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
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pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.Aftermarket fuel additivesNISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful
to the fuel system and engine.Octane rating tipsUsing unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If
severe, this can lead to engine damage. If
you detect a persistent heavy spark knock
even when using gasoline of the stated
octane rating, or if you hear steady spark
knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct
the condition. Failure to correct the condi-
tion is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or enginedamage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
CAUTION
.Your vehicle is not designed to run
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel in a
vehicle not specifically designed for
E-85 fuel can damage fuel system
components and is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
.E-85 is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline.
.U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
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ENGINEModel MR18DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, in-line
Bore6Stroke in (mm) 3.30763.193 (84.0681.1)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 109.65 (1,798)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug Standard FXE20HR-11
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation
Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheelType Size Offset in (mm)
Steel 1566J 1.65 (42)
Aluminum 1666J 1.65 (42)
T-type 1564T
1.38 (35)TireType SizePressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
ConventionalP195/60R15
87H
33 (230)
P195/55R16
86V
T-typeT125/70D15
60 (420)
SPECIFICATIONS
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Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“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) position (forContinuously Variable Transmission models)
or the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
(for Manual Transmission models) .
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.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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Tachometer....................................... 2-6
Trip computer.................................... 2-8
General maintenance................................ 8-2
Glove box........................................... 2-33
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
®........... 4-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.................... 2-27
Head restraints....................................... 1-6
Headlights
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-26
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Heater
Engine block heater........................... 5-31
Heater and air conditioner operation........... 4-2
Hood release....................................... 3-21
Hook
Luggage hook.................................. 2-35
Utility hooks.................................... 2-36
Horn ................................................ 2-28
I
Ignition switch
(with Intelligent Key system).................... 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system)................. 5-7
Key positions..................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system................................. 2-19
In-cabin microfilter................................... 4-8
Indicator lights..................................... 2-15
Inside mirror........................................ 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................ 9-21
Instrument brightness control..................... 2-26
Instrument panel..................................... 2-3Intelligent Key system............................. 3-10
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-12
Key operating range........................... 3-12
Key operation.................................. 3-13
P position selecting warning light............ 2-14
Remote keyless operation..................... 3-17
Interior light replacement.......................... 8-27
Interior lights....................................... 2-39
iPod
®connecting.................................. 4-25
ISOFIX child restraint.............................. 1-20
J
Jump starting......................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system)............. 3-7
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).................. 3-17
Keys................................................... 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.................. 3-10
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels......................... 1-53
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.... 8-30, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)............. 9-8
LATCH system..................................... 1-20
License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11Light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-53
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-25
Cargo light ..................................... 2-41
Ceiling light..................................... 2-40
Fog light switch................................ 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-26
Indicator lights................................. 2-15
Interior lights................................... 2-39
Map lights ...................................... 2-39
Replacement................................... 8-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................................... 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information)......................................... 9-14
Lock
Automatic door locks............................ 3-5
Back door lock................................. 3-22
Door locks........................................ 3-4
Power door lock................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning light............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)).............. 5-3
Luggage hooks..................................... 2-35
M
Maintenance
Battery.......................................... 8-13
General maintenance............................ 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions........................ 8-5
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Maintenance requirements...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle.............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-18
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).................. 2-15
Manual air conditioner............................... 4-3
Manual front seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-39
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system)............ 3-4
Meter, Trip computer................................ 2-8
Meters and gauges.................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control.............................................. 2-26
Mirror
Inside mirror.................................... 3-26
Outside mirrors................................ 3-27
N
New vehicle break-in.............................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System............. 2-19
O
Odometer............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery.................................... 5-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display.................... 2-7
Outside mirrors.................................... 3-27
Overdrive OFF switch............................. 5-16Overheat, If your vehicle overheats............... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information.......................................... 9-22
P
Panic alarm.................................... 3-8, 3-18
Parking
Parking brake operation....................... 5-20
Parking on hills................................. 5-25
Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System...... 4-31
Car phone or CB radio........................ 4-31
Power
Electric power steering system............... 5-26
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet.................................... 2-30
Power windows................................ 2-36
Precautions
Audio operation.................................. 4-9
Braking precautions........................... 5-27
Child restraints................................. 1-19
Cruise control.................................. 5-21
Maintenance...................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage.................................. 1-8
Supplemental restraint system................ 1-40
When starting and driving....................... 5-2
Push starting....................................... 6-10
Push-button ignition switch......................... 5-9
R
Radio................................................. 4-9
Car phone or CB radio........................ 4-31FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player........................................... 4-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player..................................... 4-21
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-28
Rapid air pressure loss.............................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test.................................................. 9-21
Rear center seat belt .............................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........ 3-6
Rear seats............................................ 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch............................................... 2-23
Rear window wiper and washer switch.......... 2-22
Recorders, Event data............................. 9-22
Registering your vehicle in another country........ 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system......................................... 3-17
Remote keyless entry system....................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only)............... 9-20
Rollover............................................... 5-5
S
Safety
Child seat belts................................ 1-11
Reporting safety defects (US only)........... 9-20
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment................... 1-3
Front seats ....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety..................................... 1-11
Infants........................................... 1-11
Injured persons................................. 1-12
Larger children ................................. 1-11
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