2012 NISSAN NOTE Oil fill

WARNING
•NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil
servicing.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
A used oil filter should be disposed of at a
rubbish tip having proper facilities.
•Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine
oil is hot.
•Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
•Avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin
contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap
or hand cleaner and plenty of water as soon
as possible.
•Store used engine oil in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the
handbrake.
2. Start the engine. If the engine is cold, start and
let the engine idle until the engine temperature
reaches the operational temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait at least 10 minutes
to let the engine oil drain back into the oil pan.
4. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
6. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable
floor jack and safety jack stands.
Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle
jack-up points.
For details, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
7. Remove the engine compartment under cover
(where fitted).8. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
9. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and com-
pletely drain the oil.
If the engine oil filter needs to be changed, re-
move and replace it at this time. See “Changing
engine oil filter” later in this section.
10. Clean and reinstall the drain plug along with a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torques:
CR14DE or HR16DE engine:
34.3 N•m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
20 N•m (2.0 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
11. Refill the engine with recommended engine oil
and quantity.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical information” sec-
tion.
12. Check the oil level with the dipstick. For details,
see “Checking engine oil level” earlier in this
section. If necessary, add engine oil.
13. Install the engine oil filler cap securely.
14. Start the engine.
15. Check for any leakage around the drain plug.
Correct as required.
16. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes.
17. Check the oil level again with the dipstick. If
necessary, add engine oil.NDI509Z
Euro 4 — K9K engine
NDI1064
Euro 5 — K9K engine
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18. Install the engine compartment undercover
(where fitted).
19. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
20. Close the bonnet.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
WARNING
•NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil fil-
ter servicing.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
A used oil filter should be disposed of at a
rubbish tip having proper facilities.
Engine oil filter replacement
Removal:
1. Drain the engine oil. For details, see “Changing
engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the engine oil filter unit with an oil filter
wrench. Depending on the engine model, a spe-
cialcap typewrench may be required. See a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop, if in doubt.
3. Remove the engine oil filter unit.
4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a
clean rag.CAUTION
If any oil is spilled on the engine or the ve-
hicle, thoroughly wipe it clean.
Installation:
1. Clean and reinstall the drain plug along with a
new washer. For tightening torque details, see
“Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Coat the rubber gasket on the new engine oil fil-
ter unit with clean engine oil.
3. Install the engine oil filter unit by hand until a
slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
2/3ofaturn.
Engine oil filter tightening torques:
CR14DE or HR16DE engine:
17.7 N•m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
14 N•m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
4. Add engine oil and check the oil level with the
engine oil dipstick. For details, see “Checking
engine oil level” earlier in this section and “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.
5. Install the engine oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine.
7. After the engine has been warmed up, make sure
there are no leaks around the engine oil filter unit
and the drain plug. Correct as required.
NDI722Z
CR14DE engine
NDI656Z
HR16DE engine
NDI985Z
K9K engine
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8. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes.
Check the oil level and add engine oil, if neces-
sary.
9. Install the engine compartment under cover
(where fitted).
10. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
11. Close the bonnet.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses and soil.
Use authorised waste collection facilities, including
civic amenity sites and garages providing facilities
for the disposal of used oil and used oil filters. If in
doubt, contact your local authority for advice on dis-
posal.
The regulations concerning the pollution of the
environment will vary from country to country.
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
Bleed the air out of the fuel system after refilling an
empty fuel tank by the following procedure:
1. Squeeze the priming bulb
jA several times until
there is a sudden resistance felt in the pressure,
then stop.
2. Crank the engine until the engine starts.NOTE
•If the engine does not start, stop cranking
and repeat step 1 of the procedure.
•If the engine does not operate smoothly
after it has started, race it two or three
times.
NDI1062
K9K engine (LHD models)
NDI1063
K9K engine (RHD models)
FUEL FILTER (Diesel engine
models)
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The following values are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different from them. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (approximate) Recommended fuel and lubricants
Litre Imp measure
Fuel 46 10-1/8 gal See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section
.Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filterCR14DE engine: Genuine NISSAN engine oil,
API SG, SH or SJ *1,
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II *1,
ACEA A2
HR16DE engine: Genuine NISSAN engine oil,
API SL *1,
ILSAC grade GF-III *1
K9K engine without diesel particulate filter (Euro 4):
Genuine NISSAN engine oil, ACEA B3 or B4 *1
K9K engine with diesel particulate filter:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil,
Euro 4: ACEA C3–2004 *1
Euro 5: ACEA C4 (low saps) *1 CR14DE 3.4 3 qt
HR16DE 4.6 4 qt
K9K 4.4 3–7/8 qt
Without oil filter
CR14DE 3.2 2-7/8 qt
HR16DE 4.4 3-7/8 qt
K9K 4.2 3-3/4 qt
Cooling system
Genuine NISSAN engine coolant or equivalent *2 With reservoir
CR14DE 4.9 4-3/8 qt
HR16DEMT models 5.6 4-7/8 qt
AT models 5.4 4–3/4 qt
K9K without diesel particulate filter 6.0 5-1/4 qt
K9K with diesel particulate filter 6.7 5-7/8 qt
Reservoir
CR14DE or HR16DE 0.7 5/8 qt
K9K 1.0 7/8 qt
Manual transaxle gear oil (gear type)JH3 (CR14DE or HR16DE) 2.6 4-5/8 qt
Genuine NISSAN gear oil or API GL-4, SAE viscosity 75W-80 *4
JR5 (K9K without diesel
particulate filter)2.5 4-3/8 qt
TL (K9K with diesel
particulate filter)2.0 3-1/2 qt Texaco ETL8997B 75W-80 or API GL-4, SAE viscosity 75W-80 *4
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.7 6-3/4 qt Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic D or equivalent *3
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical information

Capacity (approximate) Recommended fuel and lubricants
Litre Imp measure
Brake & clutch fluidRefill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Brake fluid, or DOT 3, or DOT 4 (US
FMVSS No. 116) *5
Multi-purpose grease – – NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant – – HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricantsCR14DE or HR16DE – – Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
K9K – – Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number” later in this section.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine
engine coolant.Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty, even
if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for more information regarding the coolant type and capacity.
*3: Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic Fluid type D ATF may cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability and may damage the automatic trans-
mission, which is not covered by the NISSAN warranty.
*4: For details, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
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Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system ...................... 5-29
– ESP OFF switch ........................................................... 5-30
Engine
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-9
– Data ................................................................................ 9-5
– Engine cold start period ................................................... 5-5
– Engine compartment ................................................ 0-9, 8-5
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-31
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-11
– Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-7
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-12
– Starting the engine ........................................................ 5-10
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ............................................ 5-3
Exterior lights ...................................................................... 8-24
F
Filter
– Air cleaner filter ............................................................. 8-19
– Air conditioner filter ......................................................... 4-7
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-12
Floor mats ............................................................................. 7-4
Fluid
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-13
– Brake and clutch fluid .................................................... 8-13
– Window washer/headlight cleaner fluid .......................... 8-14Fog light
– Front fog light ................................................................ 2-17
– Rear fog light ................................................................. 2-18
Front passenger air bag indicator light ................................. 1-14
Fuel
– Bleeding the fuel system ................................................ 8-12
– Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9-2
– Fuel filler lid ................................................................... 3-11
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-12
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-4
Fuel filler lid ......................................................................... 3-11
– Cap ............................................................................... 3-11
– Opener lever ................................................................. 3-11
Fuses .................................................................................. 8-21
– Engine compartment ...................................................... 8-22
– Passenger compartment ................................................ 8-21
H
Handbrake lever .................................................................. 3-11
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................. 2-19
Head restraint ....................................................................... 1-4
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-5
Headlight
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-18
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-16
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-14
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-16
– Headlights (bulb replacement) ....................................... 8-23
– Replacement (bulb) ....................................................... 8-23
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-17
Heated seats ....................................................................... 2-19
Heater and air conditioner/ventilation ..................................... 4-2
Horn ................................................................................... 2-19
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RECOMMENDED FUEL
Petrol engine
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol. Using leaded petrol will
damage the three-way catalyst.
Unleaded petrol with an octane rating of at least 95
(RON) must be used.
For further details, see “Fuel recommendation” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
Diesel engine
EN590 Diesel fuel of at least 51 cetane must be
used.
NOTE
Use only low sulphur diesel.
For further details, see “Fuel recommendation” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
CAUTION
•Do not use home heating oil, petrol or other
alternate fuels in the diesel engine, this can
cause engine damage.
•Do not add petrol or other alternate fuels to
diesel fuel.
•Do not use summer fuel at temperatures be-
low −7°C (20°F). Cold temperatures will cause
wax to form in the fuel and may prevent the
engine from running smoothly.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL *
CR14DE engine
•Genuine NISSAN engine oil
•API grade: SG, SH or SJ
•ILSAC grade: GF-I or GF-II
•ACEA A2
HR16DE engine
•Genuine NISSAN engine oil
•API grade: SL
•ILSAC grade: GF-III
K9K engine
•Genuine NISSAN engine oil
•without diesel particulate filter (Euro 4): ACEA
B3 or B4
•with diesel particulate filter:
Euro 4: ACEA C3-2004
Euro 5: ACEA C4
* For further details, see “Capacities and recom-
mended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
COLD TYRE PRESSURE
See the tyre placard affixed to the driver’s side
centre pillar.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Today, the efforts made by NISSAN to fulfil our
responsibilities to protect and sustain the environ-
ment are far-reaching. Within NISSAN, we promote
the highest levels of practice in every region and in
every area of operations.
COMPLIANCE AT EVERY STEP
NISSAN focuses on ensuring that end of life vehicle
components are reused, recycled or recovered as
thermal energy, and guarantees compliance with EU
legislation (the End of Life Vehicle Directive).
WE BUILD OUR VEHICLES WITH
RECYCLING IN MIND
Reducing landfill waste, emissions, conserving natu-
ral resources, and enhancing recycling activities are
emphasised daily in our manufacturing, sales and
service operations and in the disposal of end of life
vehicles (ELV).
Design phase
To reduce environmental impact we have developed
your NISSAN vehicle to be 95% recyclable. We
mark the components to facilitate dismantling, recy-
cling and to reduce hazardous substances. We
carefully verify and control substances of concern.
We have already reduced to a minimum the cad-
mium, mercury and lead in your NISSAN vehicle.
NISSAN includes recycled material in your vehicle
and looks for opportunities to increase the percent-
age of recycled materials used.
PETROL STATION INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT (End of Life
Vehicles)