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SDI2100
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVELCheck the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
*2, open the reservoir cap and
add coolant up to the MAX level
*1. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level*1.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTMajor cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
SDI2129
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
*1. If the
oil level is below
*2, remove the oil filler cap
ENGINE OIL
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Lift gate lock................................... 3-23
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning light ............................. 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
Luggage floor box ................................. 2-36
Luggage hooks ..................................... 2-38
Luggage side box .................................. 2-37
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-13
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-21
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-17
Manual air conditioner ............................... 4-3
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-45
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-3
Meter Trip computer .................................... 2-7
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-3
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-28
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-30
Moonroof ........................................... 2-43 N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-21
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-20
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-4
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display .................... 2-6
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-30
Overdrive OFF switch ............................. 5-16
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-29
P
Panic alarm .................................... 3-8, 3-19
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-27
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-18
Parking on hills ................................. 5-25
Phone Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...... 4-25
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-24
Power Electric power steering system ............... 5-26
Front seat adjustment ........................... 1-4 Power door lock
................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-32
Power windows ................................ 2-40
Precautions Audio operation .................................. 4-6
Braking precautions ........................... 5-26
Child restraints ................................. 1-21
Cruise control .................................. 5-19
Driving safety ..................................... 5-7
Maintenance ...................................... 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving ............. 5-5
Seat belt usage ................................ 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ................ 1-40
When starting and driving ....................... 5-2
Push starting ....................................... 6-10
R
Radio ................................................. 4-6
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-24
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ......................................... 4-17
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................... 4-13
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-23
Rapid air pressure loss .............................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test .................................................. 9-28
Rear center seat belt .............................. 1-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ........ 3-6
Rear seats ............................................ 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ............................................... 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......... 2-23
Recorders, Event data ............................. 9-29
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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control systems, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this
will damage the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run
on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can
damage the fuel system compo-
nents and is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
For additional information, see “CAPACITIES
AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS”
in the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:. Engine oil with API Certification Mark .
Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section for engine oil and
oil filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this Owner’s
Manual. Follow these recommendations for the
future reliability an d economy of your new
vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION