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9 Technical and consumer information
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 4/ 14
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants............ 9-2
Fuel recommendation ...................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ............... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ........................................... 9-6
Specifications. ................................................... 9-7
Engine ......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................................ 9-7
Dimensions and weights .................................. 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................................................. 9-8
Vehicle identification ........................................... 9-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ............. 9-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ...... 9-9
Engine serial number ...................................... 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-9
Emission control information label .................... 9-10
Tire and loading information label ..................... 9-10
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) ........................................... 9-10
Installing front license plate ................................ 9-11
Except for Kro ¯
m models ................................. 9-11 For Kro
¯
m models ......................................... 9-13
Vehicle loading information ................................. 9-14
Terms ........................................................ 9-14
Vehicle load capacity .................................... 9-15
Securing the load ......................................... 9-17
Loading tips ................................................ 9-17
Measurement of weights ................................ 9-18
Towing a trailer ................................................ 9-18
Flat towing ..................................................... 9-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .......... 9-19
Manual Transmission ..................................... 9-19
Uniform tire quality grading ................................. 9-19
Treadwear .................................................. 9-19
Traction AA, A, B and C ................................ 9-19
Temperature A, B and C ................................ 9-19
Emission control system warranty ......................... 9-20
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 9-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test . . .... 9-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .............................. 9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-22
In the event of a collision ............................... 9-22

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
ENGINEModelMR18DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, in-line
Bore 6Stroke in (mm)3.30763.193 (84.0 681.1)
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 wheelTypeSize Offset in (mm)
Steel 1566J 1.65 (42)
Aluminum 16 66J 1.65 (42)
T-type 15 64T
1.38 (35)TireType Size Pressure PSI
(kPa) [Cold]
Conventional P195/60R15
87H
33 (230)
P195/55R16
86V
T-type T125/70D15
60 (420)
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical and consumer information
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSOverall length in (mm)156.7 (3,980)*1
156.5 (3,975)*2
157.8 (4,010)*1, *3
157.5 (4,000)*2, *3
Overall width in (mm) 66.7 (1,695)
Overall height in (mm) 66.1 (1,680)
65.0 (1,650)*3
Front tread in (mm) 58.1 (1,475)
Rear tread in (mm) 58.3 (1,480)
Wheelbase in (mm) 99.6 (2,530)
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR) lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. or
C.M.V.S.S. certification
label on the driver’s
side center pillar.
Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR)
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: With front license plate bracket
*2: Without front license plate bracket
*3: Kro ¯
m model
When planning to travel in another coun-
try, you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
STI0457
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATEThe vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
9-8
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTSSecure loose items to prevent weight shifts
that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not exceed
either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR) . The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) . These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any Continuously Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing) . Doing so WILL DA-
MAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrica-
tion.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “TOWING YOUR VEHICLE”
in the “6. In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
TOWING A TRAILER FLAT TOWING
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) , an appropriate
vehicle dollyMUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product.MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
. Your vehicle speed should never exceed 70
MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing your
vehicle.
. After towing 500 miles, start and idle the
engine with the transmission in Neutral for
two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after
every 500 miles of towing may cause
damage to the transmission’s internal parts. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.TRACTION AA, A, B AND CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.TEMPERATURE A, B AND CThe temperature grades A (the highest) , B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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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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10-4
Maintenance requirements...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-22
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-15
Manual air conditioner ............................... 4-6
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-38
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-4
Meter Trip computer .................................... 2-8
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-26
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-26
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-27
Monitor, Rearview monitor .......................... 4-2
N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-22
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 ........................ 8-9
Engine oil ......................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display .................... 2-7
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-27 Overdrive OFF switch
............................. 5-16
Overheat, 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 ................................. 5-24
Phone Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...... 4-44
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-44
Power Electric power steering system ............... 5-25
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-31
Power windows ................................ 2-36
Precautions Audio operation ................................ 4-13
Braking precautions ........................... 5-26
Child restraints ................................. 1-23
Cruise control .................................. 5-20
Maintenance ...................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage ................................ 1-12
Supplemental restraint system ................ 1-44
When starting and driving ....................... 5-2
Push starting ....................................... 6-10
Push-button ignition switch .................. 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ............................................... 4-13
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-44 FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player
..................................... 4-35
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-41
Rapid air pressure loss .............................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test .................................................. 9-21
Rear center seat belt .............................. 1-20
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
Rearview monitor .................................... 4-2
Recorders, Event data ............................. 9-21
Registering your vehicle in another country ........ 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system ......................................... 3-17
Remote keyless entry system ....................... 3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only) ............... 9-20
Rollover ............................................... 5-5
S
Safety Child seat belts ................................ 1-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) ........... 9-20
Satellite radio operation ........................... 4-36
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment. .................. 1-3
Front seats ....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................... 1-15
Infants ........................................... 1-15
Injured persons ................................. 1-16
Larger children ................................. 1-15
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Precautions on seat belt usage............... 1-12
Pregnant women ............................... 1-16
Rear center seat belt .......................... 1-20
Seat belt cleaning ............................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-22
Seat belt hooks ................................ 1-19
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-22
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-14
Seat belts ...................................... 1-12
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-56
Shoulder belt height adjustment .............. 1-19
Small children .................................. 1-15
Three-point type ............................... 1-16
Seat(s) , Seats ........................................ 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........ 2-17
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-19
Selector lever Shift lock release .............................. 5-17
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-12
Shift lock release Transmission ................................... 5-17
Shifting CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 5-7, 5-14
Manual transmission ...................... 5-8, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ................................................ 1-19
Spare tire ...................................... 8-37, 9-7
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-16
Speedometer ......................................... 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-12
Jump starting ..................................... 6-8 Precautions when starting and driving
......... 5-2
Push starting ................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ............................ 5-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-51
Steering Electric power steering system ............... 5-25
Steering wheel switch for audio controls .... 4-41
Tilting steering column ........................ 3-25
Storage ............................................. 2-31
Sun visors .......................................... 3-26
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-57
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-57, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-44
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-44
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch ......... 4-41
Autolight switch ................................ 2-24
Fog light switch ................................ 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-27
Headlight switch ............................... 2-23
Overdrive OFF switch ......................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................... 2-23
Turn signal switch .............................. 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-6
Temperature display ................................. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................... 2-6 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start
........................................ 2-19
Three-way catalyst ................................... 5-2
Tilt steering column ................................ 3-25
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ................................................. 2-13
Tires Flat tire ............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 9-10
Tire chains ...................................... 8-34
Tire dressing ..................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-35
Types of tires ................................... 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-28
To p Tether strap child restraints ................... 1-26
Towing Flat towing ...................................... 9-18
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer ................................. 9-18
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-18
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) .... 5-7, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission ........ 5-8, 5-18
10-5
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17