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9 Technical and consumer information
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
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 ..................... 9-10
Installing front license plate ................................ 9-11
Vehicle loading information ................................. 9-12
Terms ........................................................ 9-12 Vehicle load capacity
.................................... 9-12
Securing the load ......................................... 9-14
Loading tips ................................................ 9-15
Measurement of weights ................................ 9-15
Towing a trailer ................................................ 9-15
Maximum load limits ...................................... 9-16
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/
maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW) ................ 9-17
Towing load/specification ............................... 9-19
Towing safety .............................................. 9-20
Flat towing ................................................. 9-23
Uniform tire quality grading ................................. 9-24
Treadwear .................................................. 9-24
Traction AA, A, B and C ................................ 9-24
Temperature A, B and C ................................ 9-24
Emission control system warranty ......................... 9-25
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 9-25
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test . . .... 9-26
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .............................. 9-27
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-27
In the event of a collision ............................... 9-28
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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 21-5/8 gal18 gal 82 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 qt4 qt4.6
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-1/2 qt3-3/4 qt 4.3
Cooling system With reservoir 10 qt8-1/4 qt 9.4
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
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
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*8
Brake fluid 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 R or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid —— —
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 32 8F(0 8C).
*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.
*8: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
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upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes.
.repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
. driving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. towing a trailer
. stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONSThe air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C system oil Type R or the exact
equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. A NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.9-6
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-51
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-51
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-52
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-55
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ......... 1-55
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-58
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-58, 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 .......................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................. 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............. 2-10
Antenna ............................................. 4-62
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 ........................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................. 1-14 Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray)
...... 2-40
Audible reminders ................................. 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-31
Audio system ....................................... 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-61
Auto closure ........................................ 3-22
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ............... 4-41
Autolight system ................................... 2-33
Automatic Door locks ........................................ 3-6
Drive positioner ................................ 3-30
Seat positioner ................................. 3-30
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................... 3-19
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
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system) ........................... 4-75
Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System
(without navigation system) ....................... 4-85
Booster seats ...................................... 1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12
Brake system ................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-17
Warning light ................................... 2-11 Break-in schedule
.................................. 5-20
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-8
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 cover ........................................ 2-45
Cargo floor box .................................... 2-45
Cargo lights ........................................ 2-55
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD/CF care and cleaning ......................... 4-59
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
Child restraints ..................................... 1-26
Booster seats .................................. 1-41
Installation using LATCH ...................... 1-31
Installation using the seat belts ............... 1-35
LATCH system ................................. 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-26
Top tether strap ................................ 1-29
Child safety ......................................... 1-17
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ...................... 2-40
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................... 2-38
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-48
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10-2Cold weather driving.............................. 5-29
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .............................. 4-76, 4-90
Command (See INFINITI voice recognition
system) ..................................... 4-11, 4-104
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-41
Compact Disc (CD) player/changer .............. 4-46
CompactFlash (CF) player
(See audio system) ................................ 4-49
Compass ............................................. 2-7
Console box ........................................ 2-43
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 ................................ 2-45
Cruise control ...................................... 5-18
Cup holders ........................................ 2-41
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ............. 5-13
D
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................ 2-31
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-8
Display cleaning ...................................... 4-5
Display controls
(See center multi-function control panel) .......... 4-2
Door/lift gate open warning ....................... 2-20 Dot matrix liquid crystal display
................... 2-17
Drive belt ........................................... 8-15
Drive positioner .................................... 3-30
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-29
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 ............................... 5-7
DVD player, NISSAN mobile entertainment ...... 4-63
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 ........................... 5-30
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 replacement indicator .............. 2-20Engine oil viscosity
.............................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-18
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................ 5-13
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner . . . 3-30
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 ................... 8-8
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
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ............................................. 4-44
Fog light switch .................................... 2-35
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Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-52
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ................... 1-11
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 ......................................... 2-55
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 ................................ 8-2
Glove box. .......................................... 2-43 H
Hands-free phone system Bluetooth
®(with navigation system) .......... 4-75
Bluetooth®(without navigation system) ...... 4-85
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 2-36
Head restraints ....................................... 1-9
Headlights Bulb replacement .............................. 8-25
Headlight switch ............................... 2-32
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-32
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) ...................... 4-66, 4-73
Heated seats ....................................... 2-37
Heater Engine block heater ........................... 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation ......... 4-26
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-55
Hood release ....................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks ..................................... 2-48
Luggage hook .................................. 2-46
Horn ................................................ 2-36
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ....................... 5-9
Immobilizer system ................................. 2-27
In-cabin microfilter ................................. 4-30
Indicator Dot matrix display .............................. 2-17
Lights ........................................... 2-14
INFO button .......................................... 4-8
Inside mirror ........................................ 3-27
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ................ 9-26Instrument brightness control
..................... 2-35
Instrument panel ..................................... 2-2
Intelligent Key system ......................... 3-3, 3-7
Key operating range ............................. 3-9
Key operation .................................. 3-10
Warning light ................................... 2-12
Warning signals ................................ 3-13
Intelligent Key warning light ....................... 2-12
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-53
Interior light replacement .......................... 8-27
Interior lights ....................................... 2-53
iPod
®player operation ............................. 4-51
ISOFIX child restraint .............................. 1-28
J
Jump starting ......................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ............... 3-15
Keys................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ................. 3-3, 3-7
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ......................... 1-58
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 ..................................... 1-28
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10-4License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11
Lift gate ............................................. 3-19
Light Air bag warning light .......................... 1-58
Bulb replacement .............................. 8-24
Cargo lights .................................... 2-55
Fog light switch ................................ 2-35
Headlight switch ............................... 2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-25
Indicator lights ................................. 2-14
Interior light control switch .................... 2-53
Interior lights ................................... 2-53
Map lights ...................................... 2-53
Mood lights ..................................... 2-54
Personal lights ................................. 2-53
Replacement ................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-55
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 locks ............................ 3-6
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Lift gate lock ................................... 3-19
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ........................ 3-5
Low fuel warning ................................... 2-19
Low outside temperature warning ................ 2-20
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
Low washer fluid warning ......................... 2-20 Luggage hooks
..................................... 2-46
Luggage side box .................................. 2-45
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 ......................... 1-25
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-53
Master warning light ............................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-31
Meter, Trip computer .............................. 2-21
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-35
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-27
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-29
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-30
Monitor, Rearview monitor ........................ 4-19
Mood lights ......................................... 2-54
Moonroof ........................................... 2-51
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-4
Music box hard-disk drive ......................... 4-52 N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-20
NISSAN Mobile entertainment system (MES) . . . 4-63
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-27
NISSAN voice recognition system ................ 4-99
No key warning .................................... 2-19
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
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 .................................... 3-29
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
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-17
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-19
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