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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
NOTE:
The key port does not charge the key
battery. If you see the low battery indicator
in the dot matrix liquid crystal display,
replace the battery as soon as possible.
(See “BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
.Never place anything except the key
in the key port. Doing so may cause
damage to the equipment.
.Make sure the key is in the correct
direction when inserting it to the
key port. The engine may not start if
it is in the incorrect direction.
.Remove the key from the key port
after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position..Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
.Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
.Check that all windows and lights are clean.
.Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
.Lock all doors.
.Position seat and adjust head restraints.
.Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
.Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the selector lever is in either of the above
positions.
3. Insert the key into the key port. (Without the
Intelligent Key System)
Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and
while holding, crank the engine. Release
the accelerator pedal when the engine
starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch to
the ON position to start cranking the
engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-12Starting and driving
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system......................... 1-47
Aiming control, Headlights ........................ 2-34
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system..................... 1-47
Front passenger air bag and status light.... 1-48
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.................. 1-51
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system......... 1-51
Air bag warning labels............................. 1-54
Air bag warning light....................... 1-54, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter.......................... 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation...................... 4-26
Air conditioner service......................... 4-30
Air conditioner specification label............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.............. 4-30, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter............................. 4-30
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system)..................... 2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................... 5-6
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................. 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light............. 2-10
Antenna............................................. 4-61
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-11
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care........................ 7-4Armrest............................................. 1-10
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray)...... 2-41
Audible reminders................................. 2-17
Audio operation precautions...................... 4-31
Audio system....................................... 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls................ 4-60
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD)............... 4-41
Autolight system................................... 2-33
Automatic
Door unlock mechanism......................... 3-6
Drive positioner................................ 3-30
Seat positioner................................. 3-30
Avoiding collision and rollover...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate).......................... 3-18
Battery.............................................. 8-13
Battery saver system.......................... 2-34
Keyfob battery replacement................... 8-21
Variable voltage control system............... 8-15
Before starting the engine........................ 5-12
Belts (See drive belts)............................. 8-15
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system for Canada)............. 4-85
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system for U.S.)................. 4-75
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system without
navigation system.................................. 4-95
Booster seats...................................... 1-37
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).............. 5-26
Brake fluid...................................... 8-12Brake system................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation....................... 5-17
Warning light................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule.................................. 5-20
Brightness control and display ON/OFF
button................................................. 4-8
Brightness control, Instrument panel............. 2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel...................... 2-10
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter...................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................ 4-74
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)......... 2-49
Cargo cover........................................ 2-46
Cargo floor box.................................... 2-45
Cargo lights ........................................ 2-56
Cargo net........................................... 2-49
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-2
CD/CF care and cleaning......................... 4-59
Center multi-function control panel................. 4-2
Child restraints..................................... 1-22
Booster seats .................................. 1-37
Installation using LATCH...................... 1-26
Installation using the seat belts............... 1-30
LATCH system................................. 1-23
Precautions on child restraints................ 1-22
Top tether strap................................ 1-25
Child safety......................................... 1-13
Child safety rear door lock.......................... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders....................... 2-17
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10-2
Cigarette lighter and ashtray...................... 2-41
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................... 2-38
Coat hooks......................................... 2-49
Cold weather driving.............................. 5-28
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System).................................... 4-100
Command (See NISSAN voice recognition
system)............................ 4-11, 4-114, 4-132
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system)................................ 4-41
CompactFlash (CF) player
(See audio system)................................ 4-49
Compass............................................. 2-7
Console box........................................ 2-44
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid................................................. 8-11
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/ lubricants ................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-7
Corrosion protection................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover................................ 2-46
Cruise control...................................... 5-18
Cup holders........................................ 2-41
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)............. 5-13
D
Daytime running light system..................... 2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................ 2-31
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-8Display cleaning...................................... 4-5
Display controls
(See center multi-function control panel).......... 4-2
Dot matrix liquid crystal display................... 2-17
Drive belts.......................................... 8-15
Drive positioner.................................... 3-30
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD)......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving.......................... 5-28
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)......... 5-13
On-pavement and off-road driving............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Safety precautions............................... 5-6
DVD player, NISSAN mobile entertainment...... 4-62
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-20
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-22
Emission control information label................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty................ 9-25
Engine
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12
Break-in schedule.............................. 5-20
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-7
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-6
Engine block heater........................... 5-29
Engine compartment check locations.......... 8-6
Engine cooling system.......................... 8-7Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation....... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator.............. 2-20
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine specifications............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats....................... 6-11
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner . . . 3-30
Event Data Recorders (EDR)..................... 9-26
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................... 8-8
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-36
Flat tire................................................ 6-2
Flat towing.......................................... 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid...................................... 8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-11
Window washer fluid.......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer............................................. 4-39
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
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FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer............................................. 4-44
Fog light switch.................................... 2-36
Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light........ 1-48
Front power seat adjustment....................... 1-4
Front seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints................... 1-9
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Distance to empty............................. 2-23
Fuel economy.................................. 5-20
Fuel economy information (display)............. 4-9
Fuel octane rating................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap................................... 3-23
Fuel-filler door.................................. 3-23
Gauge ............................................ 2-7
Fuses ............................................... 8-20
Fusible links........................................ 8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver......................................... 2-57
Gas cap ............................................ 3-23
Gauge ................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 2-6
Fuel gauge....................................... 2-7
Odometer......................................... 2-5
Speedometer..................................... 2-5
Tachometer....................................... 2-6
Trip computer .................................. 2-21
General maintenance................................ 8-2Glove box........................................... 2-43
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
®
(with navigation system for Canada)............. 4-85
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(with navigation system for U.S.)................. 4-75
Hazard warning flasher switch.................... 2-36
Head restraints....................................... 1-8
Headlights
Aiming control.................................. 2-34
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-25
Headlight switch ............................... 2-32
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-32
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system)...................... 4-65, 4-72
Heated seats....................................... 2-37
Heater
Engine block heater........................... 5-29
Heater and air conditioner operation......... 4-26
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver................. 2-57
Hood release....................................... 3-18
Hook
Coat hooks..................................... 2-49
Luggage hook.................................. 2-47
Horn ................................................ 2-37
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)....................... 5-8
Immobilizer system................................. 2-27
In-cabin microfilter................................. 4-30
Indicator lights..................................... 2-15
Indicator, Dot matrix display....................... 2-17
INFO button.......................................... 4-8Inside mirror........................................ 3-27
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................ 9-25
Instrument brightness control..................... 2-35
Instrument panel..................................... 2-2
Intelligent Key system......................... 3-3, 3-7
Key operating range............................. 3-8
Key operation.................................. 3-10
Warning light................................... 2-12
Warning signals................................ 3-13
Intelligent Key warning light....................... 2-12
Interior light control switch........................ 2-54
Interior light replacement.......................... 8-27
Interior lights....................................... 2-54
iPod
®player operation............................. 4-51
ISOFIX child restraint.............................. 1-23
J
Jump starting......................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system)............................................. 3-15
Keys................................................... 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.............. 3-3, 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels......................... 1-54
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
10-3
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10-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN)............. 9-8
LATCH system..................................... 1-23
License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11
Lift gate............................................. 3-18
Light
Air bag warning light.......................... 1-54
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-24
Cargo lights .................................... 2-56
Fog light switch................................ 2-36
Headlight switch............................... 2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-25
Indicator lights ................................. 2-15
Interior light control switch.................... 2-54
Interior lights ................................... 2-54
Map lights ...................................... 2-54
Mood lights..................................... 2-55
Personal lights ................................. 2-54
Replacement ................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights............................. 2-56
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................................... 2-10
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-32
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information)................. 9-12
Lock
Automatic door unlock mechanism............. 3-6
Door locks........................................ 3-4
Glove box lock ................................. 2-43
Lift gate lock ................................... 3-18
Power door lock................................. 3-4
Vehicle speed sensing door lock
mechanism....................................... 3-6
Low tire pressure warning light................... 2-13Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)).............. 5-3
Luggage hooks..................................... 2-47
Luggage side box.................................. 2-46
M
Maintenance
Battery.......................................... 8-13
General maintenance............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix)...... 2-20
Inside the vehicle................................ 8-3
Maintenance information (display)............ 4-10
Maintenance precautions........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle.............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-21
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-54
Master warning light............................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system)............ 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner..... 3-30
Meter, Trip computer.............................. 2-21
Meters and gauges.................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control.............................................. 2-35
Mirror
Inside mirror.................................... 3-27
Outside mirrors................................ 3-28
Vanity mirror.................................... 3-29
Monitor, Rearview monitor........................ 4-19
Mood lights......................................... 2-55
Moonroof........................................... 2-52
Music box hard drive.............................. 4-52N
Net, Cargo net ..................................... 2-49
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-20
NISSAN Mobile entertainment system (MES) . . . 4-62
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System............. 2-27
NISSAN Voice recognition system (models
with navigation system) (for Canada) ........... 4-132
NISSAN Voice recognition system
(models with navigation system) (for U.S.)...... 4-109
No key warning .................................... 2-19
O
Odometer............................................. 2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator................ 2-20
Operation, Indicators for operation
(dot matrix)......................................... 2-18
Outside air temperature display.................. 2-23
Outside mirrors.................................... 3-28
Overdrive OFF switch............................. 5-15
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats............... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information.......................................... 9-27
P
Panic alarm......................................... 3-16
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
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10-6
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-16
Speedometer......................................... 2-5
Starting
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12
Jump starting..................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Push starting................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
STATUS button...................................... 4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag............ 1-48
Steering
Power steering fluid........................... 8-11
Power steering system........................ 5-25
Steering lock release malfunction
indicator........................................ 2-18
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for
audio............................................ 4-60
Tilting telescopic steering column............ 3-25
Storage ............................................. 2-41
Storage box ........................................ 2-45
Sun visors.......................................... 3-26
Sunglasses holder................................. 2-42
Supplemental air bag warning labels............. 1-54
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-54, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-41
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................... 1-41
Switch
Autolight switch................................ 2-33
Fog light switch................................ 2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch................ 2-36
Headlight aiming control ...................... 2-34
Headlight switch............................... 2-32
Overdrive OFF switch......................... 5-15
Power door lock switch......................... 3-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch........................................... 2-31
Turn signal switch.............................. 2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-39
T
Tachometer........................................... 2-6
Temperature display............................... 2-23
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge................................... 2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start........................................ 2-27
Three-way catalyst................................... 5-2
Tilting telescopic steering column................ 3-25
Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light . . . 2-13
Tire replacement indicator..................... 2-20
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
Tire pressure................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation.................................... 8-37
Types of tires................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading................... 9-24
Wheel/tire size................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires............................... 8-30
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover)................. 2-46
Top tether strap child restraints.................. 1-25Touch screen system................................ 4-4
Towing
Flat towing...................................... 9-23
Tow truck towing............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer................................. 9-15
Towing load/specification chart............... 9-15
Towing safety .................................. 9-19
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system.............. 6-2
Trailer towing....................................... 9-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-57
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)......... 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock release..... 5-16
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system)....................................... 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country................................................ 9-8
Trip computer...................................... 2-21
Trip odometer...................................... 2-22
Turn signal switch.................................. 2-36
U
Underbody cleaning................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading....................... 9-24
V
Vanity mirror........................................ 3-29
Vanity mirror lights................................. 2-56
Variable voltage control system................... 8-15
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Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN)...................... 9-8
Loading information............................ 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)............ 6-15
Security system................................ 2-25
Speed sensing door lock mechanism.......... 3-6
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system...... 5-27
Vehicle information and settings (display)...... 4-8
Ventilators.......................................... 4-25
Voice command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System).................................... 4-100
Voice command (See NISSAN voice
recognition system)............... 4-11, 4-114, 4-132
Voice recognition system, with navigation
system (for Canada).............................. 4-132
Voice recognition system, with navigation
system (for U.S.).................................. 4-109
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels.......... 1-54
Warning light
Air bag warning light ................... 1-54, 2-14
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light......... 2-10
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ............................................. 2-11
AWD warning light............................ 5-22
Brake warning light............................ 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light............... 2-13
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-14
Warning lights...................................... 2-10
Warning, Dot matrix display....................... 2-17Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch......... 2-36
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)......................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders........................................... 2-10
Warranty, Emission control system warranty..... 9-25
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-28
Washing.............................................. 7-2
Waxing................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights)........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires................................... 8-30
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................ 7-3
Window washer fluid.............................. 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning.......................................... 7-3
Power windows................................ 2-49
Windshield wiper and washer switch............ 2-28
Wiper
Rain-sensing auto wiper system.............. 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-30
Rear window wiper blade ..................... 8-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-28
Wiper blades................................... 8-17
X
Xenon headlights.................................. 2-32
10-7
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