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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
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 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, *3
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2, *3
Without oil filter change 4-1/2 qt3-3/4 qt 4.3
Cooling system With reservoir 10 qt8-1/4 qt 9.4
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
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*5
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*6
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— — HFC-134a (R-134a)*8
Air conditioning system lubricants —— — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid —— —
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: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.
*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: DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
*7: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*8: 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 "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
from traffic. Steering stability, and braking
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are
towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
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 affect9-22
Technical and consumer information
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10-2Cold weather driving.............................. 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-48
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ................................ 4-54
Compass ............................................. 2-7
Console box ........................................ 2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ................................................. 8-11
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/luricants ...................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-7
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-47
Cruise control ...................................... 5-18
Cup holders ........................................ 2-43
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ............. 5-14
D
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-35
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................ 2-32
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-8
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 .................................... 3-31
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-29 Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)
......... 5-14
On-pavement and off-road driving ............. 5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Safety precautions ............................... 5-7
DVD player operation .............................. 4-55
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-21
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-23
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-25
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-13
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
Emergency engine shut off .................... 5-12
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 .............. 2-21
Engine 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 . . . 3-31
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) . . . 2-37
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 ............................................. 4-46
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ............................................... 4-51
Fog light switch .................................... 2-36
Front manual seat adjustment. ...................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-50
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ................... 1-11
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PowerFront seat adjustment ........................... 1-4
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet .................................... 2-41
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-11
Power steering system ........................ 5-25
Power windows ................................ 2-50
Precautions Audio operation ................................ 4-33
Braking precautions ........................... 5-25
Child restraints ................................. 1-26
Cruise control .................................. 5-18
Driving safety ..................................... 5-7
Maintenance ...................................... 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving ............. 5-6
Seat belt usage ................................ 1-15
Supplemental restraint system ................ 1-43
When starting and driving ....................... 5-2
Push starting ....................................... 6-11
Push-button ignition switch .................. 5-9, 5-11
R
Radio ............................................... 4-33
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-82
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ......................................... 4-46
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ..................................... 4-51
Rain-sensing auto wiper system .................. 2-30
Rapid air pressure loss .............................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test .................................................. 9-26
Rear center seat belt .............................. 1-21
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ........ 3-7Rear seats
............................................ 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ............................................... 2-32
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......... 2-31
Rearview monitor .................................. 4-21
Recorders, Event data ............................. 9-27
Registering your vehicle in another country ........ 9-8
Remote keyless entry system ..................... 3-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) ............... 9-25
Rollover ............................................... 5-5
Roof, Roof rack .................................... 2-49
S
Safety Child seat belts ................................ 1-25
Reporting safety defects (US only) ........... 9-25
Towing safety .................................. 9-20
Satellite radio operation ........................... 4-52
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment. .................. 1-3
Front power seat adjustment ................... 1-4
Front seats ....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ..................................... 1-25
Infants ........................................... 1-25
Injured persons ................................. 1-17
Larger children ................................. 1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage ............... 1-15
Pregnant women ............................... 1-17
Rear center seat belt .......................... 1-21
Seat belt cleaning ............................... 7-5
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-24
Seat belt hooks ................................ 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-24 Seat belt warning light
........................ 2-14
Seat belts ...................................... 1-15
Seat belts with pretensioners ................. 1-55
Shoulder belt height adjustment .............. 1-20
Small children .................................. 1-25
Three-point type ............................... 1-17
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ............................ 3-31
Heated seats ................................... 2-38
Seats .............................................. 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........ 2-26
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-27
Selector lever Shift lock release .............................. 5-17
Servicing air conditioner ........................... 4-32
SETTING button ................................... 4-12
SHIFT “P” warning ................................. 2-19
Shift lock release, Transmission .................. 5-17
Shifting, CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ............. 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-20
SOURCE select switch ........................... 4-80
Spare tire ...................................... 8-39, 9-7
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-16
Speedometer ......................................... 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine .................... 5-13
Jump starting ..................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Push starting ................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................ 5-13
STATUS button ...................................... 4-7
Status light, Front passenger air bag ............ 1-50
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10-6SteeringHeated steering wheel ........................ 2-38
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-11
Power steering system ........................ 5-25
Steering lock release malfunction indicator . . 2-18
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio . 4-79
Tilt/telescopic steering ........................ 3-26
Storage ............................................. 2-43
Storage box ........................................ 2-46
Sun visors .......................................... 3-27
Sunglasses holder ................................. 2-44
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-56
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-56, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system .................... 1-43
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 1-43
Switch All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch .......... 5-22
Autolight switch ................................ 2-34
Fog light switch ................................ 2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-37
Headlight switch ............................... 2-33
Overdrive OFF switch ......................... 5-16
Power door lock switch ......................... 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................... 2-32
Turn signal switch .............................. 2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-41
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-6
Temperature display ............................... 2-24
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................................... 2-6 Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start
........................................ 2-27
Three-way catalyst ................................... 5-2
Tilt/telescopic steering ............................ 3-26
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light . . . 2-12
Tire replacement indicator ..................... 2-21
Tires Flat 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 ..................................... 7-3
Tire pressure ................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .................................... 8-36
Types of tires ................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ................... 9-24
Wheel/tire size ................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-30
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ................. 2-47
Touch screen system ................................ 4-4
Towing Flat towing ...................................... 9-23
Tow truck towing ............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer ................................. 9-15
Towing safety .................................. 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system .............. 6-2
Trailer towing ....................................... 9-15
Transceiver, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-57 Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ......... 5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release ..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................. 3-15
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ................................................ 9-8
Trip computer ...................................... 2-21
Trip odometer ...................................... 2-23
Turn signal switch .................................. 2-36
U
Underbody cleaning ................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-24
USB memory operation ........................... 4-58
V
Vanity mirror ........................................ 3-31
Vanity mirror lights ................................. 2-57
Variable voltage control system ................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ...................... 9-8
Loading information ............................ 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............ 6-15
Security system ................................ 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-41
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...... 5-27
Vehicle information and settings (display) ...... 4-7
Ventilators .......................................... 4-27
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Voice command
(Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System)......... 4-98
Voice command
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .... 4-112, 4-122
W
Warning Dot matrix display .............................. 2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch ................ 2-37
Lights ........................................... 2-10
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-56
Warning light Air bag warning light ................... 1-56, 2-14
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ......... 2-10
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light ............................................. 2-11
AWD warning light ............................ 5-23
Brake warning light ............................ 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ............... 2-12
Seat belt warning light ........................ 2-14
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-25
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-31
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-28
Washing .............................................. 7-2
Waxing ................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size ....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ................................... 8-30 Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels
................ 7-3
Window washer fluid .............................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Power windows ................................ 2-50
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-28
Wiper Rain-sensing auto wiper system .............. 2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...... 2-31
Rear window wiper blade ..................... 8-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-28
Wiper blades ................................... 8-17
X
Xenon headlights .................................. 2-33
10-7
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