2012 NISSAN TITAN oil temperature

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. See “Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this
section. NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalCommittee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When re-
placing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
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Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
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 out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
system oil Type S or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-33
Adjusting pedal position ............3-14
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-47
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-54
Air bag warning labels .............1-61
Air bag warning light ...........1-62, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-16, 4-24
Air conditioner service ...........4-30
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls ............4-14, 4-21, 4-28
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-30
Air flow charts ..............4-17, 4-25
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-56
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-13, 2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-32
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio system ..................4-30 Compact Disc (CD) changer
.......4-49
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-45
Radio ....................4-30
Rear audio controls .............4-55
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-54
Autolight switch .................2-30
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-24
Automatic power window switch .....2-50
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-24
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
T

ransmission shift selector lock release . .5-18
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-17
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .......................2-8
AUX jack ....................4-52
B
Back button ....................4-3
Battery ......................8-14
Charge warning light ............2-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16
Block heater Engine ....................5-38 Bluetooth
hands-free phone system .....4-67
Booster seats ..................1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-32
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Brake system ................5-31
Brake warning light .............2-14
Brake wear indicators ........2-20, 8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brakes ......................8-21
Break-in schedule ...............5-22
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-13
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulb replacement ................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo light switch ...............2-34
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-66
CD care and cleaning .............4-52
CD changer (See audio system) .......4-49
CD

player (See audio system) .........4-39
Check tire pressure ...............2-24
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Child restraints.......1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-28
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-26, 1-32, 1-37, 1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock ...................4-38, 4-46
(models with navigation system) ......4-11
Clock set .....................4-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-37
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-39
Control panel buttons ...............4-2
Back button ..................4-3
Brightness/contrast button .........4-13
Enter button ..................4-2
Setting button .................4-7
Startup screen .................4-3
Trip button ...................4-4
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-54
Heater and air conditioner
controls .............4-14, 4-21, 4-28
Rear audio controls .............4-55
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-20
Cup holders ...................2-45
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . . .1-59 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-32
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-28
Digital video disc DVD ..............4-56
Dimensions and weights .............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-32
Display
controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Distance to empty .................4-5
Door locks .....................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-24
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-37
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-22
Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system .................5-29
Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch .............2-36
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-41
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Block heater .................5-38
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8 Changing engine oil
.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-12
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-7
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .........2-15
English/metric setting ..............4-10
Enter button ....................4-2
Event data recorders ..............9-42
Exhaust

gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-24
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-33
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
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Windshield-washer fluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-33
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-54
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-12
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-24, 3-12
Fuel economy setting ...............4-4
Fuses .......................8-21
Fusible links ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-56
Gascap .....................3-12
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
Voltmeter ....................2-8 General maintenance
...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-42
Glove box lock ..................2-42
Grocery hooks ..................2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth .....4-67
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-33
Headlight

and turn signal switch ........2-29
Headlight control switch ............2-29
Headlights ....................8-27
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-59
Heated seats ...................2-35
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls .............4-14, 4-21, 4-28
Heater operation ........4-15, 4-22, 4-29
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-56
Hood release ...................3-11
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Immobilizer system .........2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-17Inside mirror
...................3-17
Instrument brightness control ..........2-32
Instrument panel ...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-32
Interior light ....................2-54
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-25
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-7
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F

.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
Language setting ................4-10
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
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License plateInstalling the license plate ..........9-12
Light Air bag warning light .........1-62, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-15
Fog light switch ...............2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-29
Headlights ..................8-27
Interior light ..................2-54
Light bulbs ..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Personal lights ................2-55
Security indicator light ............2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-13
Lights Map lights ..................2-55
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-3
Glove box lock ................2-42
Power door locks ...............3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-24, 3-12
Low fuel warning light .......2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-24
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13 M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval .....4-5
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder ....................4-6
General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting

the maintenance interval ......4-6
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Setting .....................4-5
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-2, 1-3
Manual windows .................2-51
Map lights ....................2-55
Map pocket ....................2-43
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-32
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-17
Inside mirror .................3-17
Outside mirrors ...............3-18
Vanity mirror .................3-16
Moonroof .....................2-52
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES) .......................4-56
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-26, 3-2, 5-11 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirrors .................3-18
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-43
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-43
P
Parking Parking

brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-30
Pedal position adjustment ............3-14
Personal lights ..................2-55
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system.....4-67
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet .................2-38
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Push starting.................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-12
Startup screen ...................4-3
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-31
Tilting steering wheel ............3-14
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-54
Stop light .....................8-29
Storage ......................2-40
Lockable bedside storage compartment . .2-48
Overhead storage compartment ......2-44
Storage bin ....................2-44
Storage tray ...................2-40
Sunglasses case .................2-43
Sunroof ......................2-52
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-52
Sun visors ....................3-15
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-61
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-62, 2-18
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-61
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-47
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-30
Automatic power window switch ......2-50
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ................2-36
Fog light switch ...............2-33
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlight control switch ..........2-29 Ignition switch
.................5-9
Power door lock switch ............3-4
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-37
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-28
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-36
Windshield

wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Tailgate latch ...................3-22
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tie down hooks .................3-24
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-14
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ...................6-3
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-40
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-33
Tire rotation ..................8-40
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-42
Types of tires .................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-40
Wheels and tires ...............8-33 Wheel/tire size
.................9-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Tire pressure display ...............4-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder .......4-7
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-12
4-wheel drive models ............6-13
Flat towing ..................9-39
Towing load/specification ..........9-28
Tow truck towing ...............6-11
Trailer towing .................9-24
Tow mode switch ................2-38
Transceiver HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ......2-56
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Shift selector lock release ..........5-18
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country) .................9-10
Trip button .....................4-4
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Truck - camper loading .............9-22
Turn signal switch ................2-33
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Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-40
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-16
Variable voltage control system .........8-16
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Vehicle dimensions and weights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-34
Vehicle electronic system .............4-9
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-10
Vehicle loading information ...........9-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Ventilators ....................4-13
Visors .......................3-15
Voltmeter ......................2-8
W
Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-16
Air bag warning light .........1-62, 2-18
Anti-lock brake warning light .....2-13, 2-14
Battery charge warning light ........2-15
Brake warning light .............2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Low fuel warning light .....2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Seat belt warning light ............2-18
Vehicle security system ...........2-25 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
...................2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
Warning lights ..................2-13
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-33
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ................9-10
Windows Locking

passengers’ windows .......2-50
Manual windows ...............2-51
Power rear windows .............2-50
Power windows ...............2-48
Rear power windows ............2-50
Rear sliding window .............2-51
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-27
Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Wiper blades .................8-19
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