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WARNING
.Always be sure the back door has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
. Do not drive with the back door
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS (car-
bon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the back door.
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To open the back door, unlock it and pull the
handle.
The back door can be unlocked by:
— pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
— pushing the back door request switch (if so equipped) .
— pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
— inserting the key into the driver’s door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice.
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CAUTION
Do not step or place heavy objects on
the back door opening (over the rear
combination lights) . Doing so could
cause damage to the rear combination
lights and/or personal injury.
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indicator lights may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and bothand
indicator lights may
illuminate.
. If engine control related parts are
not NISSAN recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, both the
and
indicator lights may
illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked
corners, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the
in-
dicator may flash or bothand
indicator lights may illuminate.
Do not drive on these types of
roads.
. When driving on an unstable sur-
face such as a turntable, ferry,
elevator or ramp, the
indicator
may flash or bothand
indicator lights may illuminate. This
is not a malfunction. Restart the
engine after driving onto a stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than the
NISSAN recommended ones are
used, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the
in-
dicator may flash or bothand
indicator lights may illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKTo prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.ANTI-FREEZEIn the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 32 8F(0 8C) ,
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “EN-
GINE COOLING SYSTEM” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.BATTERYIf the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “BATTERY” in the “8. Maintenance and do-
it-yourself” section.DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-6
MR18DE engine ............................................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ........................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-8
Engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ............................ 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ........ 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-12
Battery .......................................................... 8-13
Jump starting .............................................. 8-14
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ...... 8-15
Drive belt ....................................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-16 Air cleaner
...................................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-17
Cleaning .................................................... 8-17
Replacing ................................................... 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ................................... 8-19
Brakes ........................................................... 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ................................ 8-19
Fuses ............................................................ 8-20
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-21
Key battery replacement .................................... 8-22
Keyfob ....................................................... 8-22
Intelligent Key .............................................. 8-23
Lights ............................................................ 8-25
Headlights .................................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-28
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-28
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-31
Types of tires .............................................. 8-33
Tire chains .................................................. 8-34
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-35

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SDI1753
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.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to
swallow the battery and removed parts.
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KEYFOBReplace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
1. Remove the screw.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner and twist it to separate the upper part
KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT
8-22
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-50
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-50
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-51
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-54
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-54
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-57
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-57, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........................ 4-6
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-12
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-12, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-12
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-19
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-6
Antenna ............................................. 4-42
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ........................ 7-5
Armrest ............................................. 1-12
Audible reminders ................................. 2-17
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-13 Audio system
....................................... 4-13
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-41
Autolight system ................................... 2-24
Automatic Air conditioner. ................................. 4-10
Door locks ........................................ 3-5
Average fuel consumption ........................... 2-9
Average speed ....................................... 2-9
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Back door .......................................... 3-22
Battery .............................................. 8-13
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key .......... 8-23
Battery replacement, Keyfob .................. 8-22
Battery saver system .......................... 2-25
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-15
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System .......... 4-44
Booster seats ...................................... 1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid ......................... 8-11
Brake system ................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-20
Warning light ................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-22
Brightness control, Instrument panel ............. 2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................... 2-10
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-25 C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-44
Cargo light ......................................... 2-40
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD care and cleaning ............................. 4-41
Ceiling light ......................................... 2-39
Child restraints ..................................... 1-23
Booster seats .................................. 1-39
Installation using LATCH ...................... 1-28
Installation using the seat belts ............... 1-33
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-23
Top tether strap ................................ 1-26
Child safety ......................................... 1-15
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-5
Clock ............................................... 2-28
Clutch fluid ......................................... 8-11
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-29
Command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-50
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .................. 4-26, 4-31, 4-37
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ................................................. 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls ......... 4-41
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