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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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LOCATIONS
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VK56DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)
11. Battery (P. 8-15)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/fusible link box
3. Fuse and relay box
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Drive belt location
9. Radiator cap
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Page 383 of 463
VK56DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/fusible link box
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Drive belt location
8. Radiator cap
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Fuse and relay box
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
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Two types of fuses are used. TypesAis used in
the fuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type
sBis used in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type A fuses are provided as spare fuses. They
are stored in the passenger compartment fuse
box.
Type A fuses can be installed in the engine com-
partment and passenger compartment fuse
boxes.If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,
the type A fuse will not be level with the fuse
pocket as shown in the illustration. This will not
affect the performance of the fuse. Make sure the
fuse is installed in the fuse box securely.
Type B fuses cannot be installed in the under-
hood fuse boxes. Only use type A fuses in the
underhood fuse boxes.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.
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FUSES
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3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
5. If the fuse is open
sA, replace it with a new
fuse
sB.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only genuine NISSAN parts.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than 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 OFF.
2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
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4. If the fuse is opensA, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
sB.
5. Push the fuse box cover to install.
6. 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 or removed parts.
Type A
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Type B
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-31
Flat tire.......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant.................8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-30
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-52
Front seats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-22
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Fuel octane rating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation.............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-23
Fuses.......................8-25
Fusible links...................8-26
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver....................2-49Gascap .....................3-23
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-7
Fuel gauge...................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter....................2-8
General maintenance...............8-2
Glass hatch...................3-22
Glove box.....................2-37
H
Hands-free phone system,
BluetoothT...............4-103, 4-118
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-30
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system)..............4-91
Heated seats...................2-32
Heated steering wheel.............2-32
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-37, 4-44
Heater operation...........4-38, 4-45
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-46
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver........2-49
Hood release...................3-21Hook
Luggage hook................2-40
Horn.......................2-31
I
Ignition switch...................5-9
Immobilizer system.........2-23, 3-2, 5-12
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter................8-20
Increasing fuel economy.............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-27
Inside mirror...................3-26
Instrument brightness control..........2-30
Instrument panel...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range.............3-13
Key operation................3-14
Mechanical key................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-17
Troubleshooting guide............3-20
Warning signals...............3-20
Interior light....................2-47
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-28
J
Jump starting...................6-8
10-3