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9 Technical and consumer information
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
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 .................................... 9-14
Securing the load ......................................... 9-16
Loading tips ................................................ 9-16
Measurement of weights ................................ 9-17
Towing a trailer ................................................ 9-17
Flat towing ..................................................... 9-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .......... 9-18
Manual Transmission ..................................... 9-18
Uniform tire quality grading ................................. 9-18
Treadwear .................................................. 9-18
Traction AA, A, B and C ................................ 9-18
Temperature A, B and C ................................ 9-18
Emission control system warranty ......................... 9-19
Reporting safety defects .................................... 9-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test . . .... 9-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .............................. 9-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-21
In the event of a collision ............................... 9-21

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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 13-1/4 gal 11 gal50 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt4.1
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4 qt3-3/8 qt 3.8
Cooling system
With reservoir CVT model 7-1/2 qt 6-1/4 qt
7.1
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
MT model
7-1/4 qt6 qt6.8
Reservoir 3/4 qt5/8 qt 0.7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2*3
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil —— — Genuine NISSAN gear oil (Chevron Texaco ETL8997B) 75W-80 or equivalent*4
Brake and clutch 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 R 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: If Genuine NISSAN gear oil is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.
*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
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
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
. 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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STI0638
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABELThe emission control information label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown.
STI0494
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABELThe cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as
shown.
STI0639
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL (if so equipped)The air conditioner specification label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform Transport Canada in addition to
notifying NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may request that NISSAN
conduct a recall campaign. However,
Transport Canada cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or NISSAN.
You may contact Transport Canada’s De-
fect Investigations and Recalls Division toll
free at 1-800-333-0510. You may also
report safety defects online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx.
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Center toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
.How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
. Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
. Sounds are not recorded.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce- ment, could combine the EDR data with the type
of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the vehicle
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will
only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the
factory trained technicians working at a NISSAN
dealer. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals
contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals contact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior please contact a NISSAN
dealer. For the phone number and location of a
NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN
Information Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a
bilingual NISSAN representative will assist you.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISIONUnfortunately, accidents do occur. In this
unlikely event, there is some important informa-
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
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10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation .................. 4-15
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-47
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-47
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-49
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-52
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-52
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-54
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-55, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-13
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-20
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-20, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-19
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-6
Antenna ............................................. 4-54
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 ........................ 7-5
Armrest ............................................. 1-12
Audible reminders ................................. 2-18 Audio operation precautions
...................... 4-20
Audio setup .......................................... 4-5
Audio system ....................................... 4-20
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-53
Autolight system ................................... 2-25
Automatic Air conditioner. ................................. 4-17
Door locks ........................................ 3-5
AUX (Auxiliary) button ............... 4-37, 4-43, 4-48
AUX (Auxiliary) input ................. 4-37, 4-43, 4-48
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 .......... 8-24
Battery replacement, Keyfob .................. 8-23
Battery saver system .......................... 2-26
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-15
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System .......... 4-55
Booster seats ...................................... 1-38
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 ................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-23 Brightness control
Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-5
Instrument panel ............................... 2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................... 2-11
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-19
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-54
Cargo light ......................................... 2-42
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD care and cleaning ............................. 4-52
Ceiling light ......................................... 2-42
Child restraints ..................................... 1-23
Booster seats .................................. 1-38
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-23
Child safety ......................................... 1-21
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-5
Clock ............................................... 2-31
Clock (models with navigation system) ............ 4-7
Clutch fluid ......................................... 8-11
Cockpit ............................................... 2-2
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) .................. 4-35, 4-40, 4-46
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ................................................. 8-11
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Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-7
Odometer ......................................... 2-5
Speedometer ..................................... 2-5
Tachometer ....................................... 2-6
Trip computer .................................... 2-8
General maintenance ................................ 8-2
Glove box. .......................................... 2-36
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth
®.......... 4-55
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 2-28
Head restraints ....................................... 1-6
Headlights Bulb replacement .............................. 8-27
Headlight switch ............................... 2-24
Heated seats ....................................... 2-29
Heater Engine block heater ........................... 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation ......... 4-13
Hood release ....................................... 3-21
Hook Luggage hook .................................. 2-37
Utility hooks .................................... 2-37
Horn ................................................ 2-29
How to use the back button ........................ 4-5
How to use the setup button ....................... 4-5
I
Ignition switch (with Intelligent Key system) .................... 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system) ................. 5-7
Key positions ..................................... 5-8 Immobilizer system
................................. 2-20
In-cabin microfilter ................................. 4-19
Indicator lights ..................................... 2-16
Inside mirror ........................................ 3-27
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ................ 9-20
Instrument brightness control ..................... 2-27
Instrument panel ..................................... 2-3
Intelligent Key system ............................. 3-10
Intelligent Key system warning light .......... 2-13
Key operating range ........................... 3-12
Key operation .................................. 3-13
P position selecting warning light ............ 2-15
Remote keyless operation ..................... 3-17
Interior light replacement .......................... 8-28
Interior lights ....................................... 2-40
iPod
®connecting .................................. 4-42
iPod®player operation ............................. 4-50
ISOFIX child restraint .............................. 1-24
J
Jump starting ......................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ............. 3-6
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .................. 3-17
Keys................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ..................... 3-10
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ......................... 1-54 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 ..................................... 1-24
License plate, Installing front license plate. ...... 9-11
Light Air bag warning light .......................... 1-55
Bulb replacement .............................. 8-26
Cargo light ..................................... 2-42
Ceiling light ..................................... 2-42
Fog light switch ................................ 2-28
Headlight switch ............................... 2-24
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-27
Indicator lights ................................. 2-16
Interior lights ................................... 2-40
Map lights ...................................... 2-41
Replacement ................................... 8-26
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-28
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information) ................. 9-14
Lock Automatic door locks ............................ 3-5
Back door lock ................................. 3-22
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning light ............................. 2-13
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
Luggage hooks ..................................... 2-37
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