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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or
replacement is required.If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESYour vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake
system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORSThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depresse
d. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warning
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
light to moderate stops is normal and does not affect the function or performance of the brake
system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For additional information, see the
maintenance log section of your “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”.
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE BRAKES8-18
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
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 15-7/8 gal 13-1/4 gal60 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4-1/2 qt3-3/4 qt 4.3
Cooling system With reservoir 7-3/4 qt6-3/8 qt 7.3
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Reservoir 3/4 qt5/8 qt 0.75
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2*3
Differential gear oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
80W-90*4
Transfer oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE
80W-90
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system lubricants —— — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 1-1/4 gal1 gal 4.5
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3: 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.
*4: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32 8F(0 8C).
*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*6: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
Technical and consumer information
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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 4
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to
the P (Park) position before blocking
the wheels and applying the parking
brake, transmission damage could oc-
cur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine. 3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) .
. Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide. .
When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
— Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this section.9-24
Technical and consumer information
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10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid................................................. 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls ......... 4-23
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-37
Cruise control ...................................... 5-19
Cup holders ........................................ 2-33
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ...... 5-11, 5-13
D
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-27
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................ 2-24
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-8
Door open warning light ........................... 2-13
Drive belts .......................................... 8-14
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ......................... 5-22
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-30
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................ 5-11, 5-13
On-pavement and off-road driving ............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Safety precautions ............................... 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-21
Elapsed time ......................................... 2-8 Electric power steering system
................... 5-26
Electric power steering warning light ............ 2-13
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-27
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-12
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-21
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-5
Engine block heater ........................... 5-31
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 viscosity .............................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................ 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-29
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 ................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-29
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2 Flat towing
.......................................... 9-25
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ...................................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil ......................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-13
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ............................................. 4-17
Fog light switch .................................... 2-29
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-47
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ................. 1-10
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty ............................... 2-7
Fuel economy .................................. 5-21
Fuel octane rating ................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation ............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ................................... 3-25
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-25
Gauge ............................................ 2-6
Fuses ............................................... 8-19
Fusible links ........................................ 8-19
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10-4
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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Registering your vehicle in another country........ 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system ......................................... 3-18
Remote keyless entry system ....................... 3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only) ............... 9-27
Rollover ............................................... 5-5
Roof Moonroof ....................................... 2-43
Roof rack ....................................... 2-39
S
Safety Child seat belts ................................ 1-13
Reporting safety defects (US only) ........... 9-27
Towing safety .................................. 9-22
Seat adjustment Folding front passenger’s seat .................. 1-5
Front manual seat adjustment. .................. 1-3
Front power seat adjustment ................... 1-4
Front seats ....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................... 1-13
Infants ........................................... 1-13
Injured persons ................................. 1-14
Larger children ................................. 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage ............... 1-10
Pregnant women ............................... 1-14
Rear center seat belt .......................... 1-17
Seat belt cleaning ............................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-20
Seat belt hooks ................................ 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-21
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-15
Seat belts ...................................... 1-10 Seat belts with pretensioners
................. 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment .............. 1-16
Small children .................................. 1-13
Three-point type ............................... 1-14
Seat(s) Heated seats ................................... 2-30
Seats .............................................. 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........ 2-19
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-20
Selector lever Shift lock release .............................. 5-17
Servicing air conditioner ............................. 4-5
Shift lock release Transmission ................................... 5-17
Shifting CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................ 5-11, 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-16
Small light indicator light .......................... 2-18
Spare tire ...................................... 8-39, 9-7
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-15
Speedometer ......................................... 2-4
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-12
Jump starting ..................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Push starting ................................... 6-10
Starting the engine ............................ 5-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-47
Steering Electric power steering system ............... 5-26
Steering wheel switch for audio controls .... 4-23
Tilting steering wheel .......................... 3-27 Storage
............................................. 2-33
Sun visors .......................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ................................. 2-34
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-53, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-40
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-40
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch ......... 4-23
Fog light switch ................................ 2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-29
Headlight aiming control ...................... 2-27
Headlight switch ............................... 2-26
Ignition switch .................................... 5-9
Overdrive OFF switch ......................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch .............................. 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-31
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-5
Temperature display ................................. 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................... 2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-20
Three-way catalyst ................................... 5-2
Tilting steering wheel .............................. 3-27
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light ................................................. 2-14
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10-6TiresFlat tire ............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-31, 9-10
Tire chains ...................................... 8-36
Tire dressing ..................................... 7-4
Tire pressure ................................... 8-29
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-37
Types of tires ................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-26
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-29
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ................. 2-37
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Tether strap child restraints ................... 1-24
Towing Flat towing ...................................... 9-25
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-12
Towing safety .................................. 9-22
Trailer towing ................................... 9-17
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-47
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................ 5-11, 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock release ..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-6Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
...................... 3-18
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ................................................ 9-8
Trip computer ........................................ 2-7
Turn signal switch .................................. 2-28
U
Underbody cleaning ................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-26
Utility hook .......................................... 2-39
V
Vanity mirror lights ................................. 2-46
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ...................... 9-8
Information display ............................... 2-6
Loading information ............................ 9-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-15
Security system ................................ 2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...... 5-28
Ventilators ............................................ 4-2
Voice command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-31
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-29
Lights ........................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
....................................... 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-53
Warning light Air bag warning light ................... 1-53, 2-16
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ......... 2-12
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ............................................. 2-12
AWD warning light ............................ 5-23
Brake warning light ............................ 2-12
Door open warning light ....................... 2-13
Electric power steering warning light ........ 2-13
Intelligent Key system warning light .......... 2-14
Low fuel warning light ......................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-14
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-27
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-22
Washing .............................................. 7-2
Waxing ................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size ....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ................................... 8-29
Care of wheels ................................... 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ................ 7-4
Window washer fluid .............................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Power windows ................................ 2-40
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-22
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-23
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Rear window wiper blade..................... 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-22
Wiper blades ................................... 8-16
X
Xenon headlights .................................. 2-25
10-7
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