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SSD0692
Overdrive (O/D) OFF switchGUID-8A3D61C2-25AC-4088-A419-A1EAB3D4657FWhen the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the
selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the
indicator light in the instrument panel illuminates.
Use the overdrive off mode when you need
improved engine braking.
To turn off the overdrive off mode, push the O/D
OFF switch again. The
indicator light will
turn off.
Each time the engine is started, or when the
selector lever is shifted to any position other
than the D (Drive) position, the overdrive off
mode will be automatically turned off.
Accelerator downshift — In D position —GUID-CD19E66D-4772-4785-B00D-BC9BC6AC4E04For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into a lower gear, depending
on the vehicle speed.
High fluid temperature protection modeGUID-FE0DB0A0-F4AF-44F6-8609-E1599FEA814DThis transmission has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, when climbing
steep grades in high temperature with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to reduce
the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed may be
limited.
Fail-safeGUID-CA9C7C97-9363-4621-960F-9DED536408A1If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spin-
ning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL
may illuminate to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. (See “Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL)” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.) This will occur even
if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, place the ignition switch in the OFF position and wait for 10
seconds. Then place the ignition switch
back in the ON position. The vehicle should
return to its normal operating condition. If
it does not return to its normal operating
condition, have a NISSAN dealer check the
transmission and repair if necessary.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode or fail-safe operation
occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually
reduced. The reduced speed may be
lower than other traffic, which could
increase the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If ne-
cessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission
to return to normal operation, or have it
repaired if necessary.
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SSD0693
Shift lock releaseGUID-4E0BBA67-0709-45D4-82B6-4589F6D64379If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
selector lever may not be moved from the P
(Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the selector lever button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the following
procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCKposition.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover
*A
using a suitable tool. 4. Push down the shift lock release
*Busing a
suitable tool.
5. Push the selector lever button
*Cand move
the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position
*Dwhile holding down the shift lock
release.
The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
Replace the removed shift lock release cover
after the operation.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the
P (Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check
the CVT system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position while the
engine is running and the brake pedal
is depressed, the stop lights may not
work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
GUID-E081E1F7-54B4-4901-B654-AF785D4BF47C
WARNING
. Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
. Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
. Do not use the gear shift in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.
. Do not leave children unattended in
a vehicle. They could release the
parking brake and cause an acci-
dent.
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PARKING BRAKE
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of the curve.
BSW/LDW TEMPORARY DISABLED
STATUS
GUID-7F625096-0715-4B5E-8EF0-30A6032AAA36When the lift gate is open and/or the low washer
fluid is detected, the BSW and/or LDW system
is turned off temporarily. The BSW light (green)
and/or the LDW light (green) will blink, and
either of the following message will appear on
the dot matrix liquid crystal display:
.“Back Door Open”
. “Low Washer”
When the above conditions are corrected, the
BSW and/or LDW system will resume auto-
matically.
BSW/LDW AUTOMATIC DEACTIVA-
TION
GUID-F0634B42-826D-43A4-96FB-AAAAB953C449When dirt, rain or snow cannot be removed by
automatic washer and blower and accumulates
on the camera, making it impossible to detect
the vehicles or the lane markers, the BSW and/
or LDW system will be turned off automatically.
The BSW light (green) and/or LDW light (green)
will blink, and the “Unavailable : Clean rear
camera” will appear in the dot matrix liquid
crystal display.
Action to take:
If the message appears, park the vehicle in a safe place, clean the camera unit with a soft
cloth. Then turn off and restart the engine.
BSW/LDW MALFUNCTIONGUID-D5EC8D81-780C-4FF0-BDA4-18027FB2E08CWhen the BSW and/or LDW system malfunc-
tions, they will be turned off automatically, the
BSW light (orange) and/or LDW light (orange)
will illuminate.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn off and
restart the engine. If the BSW light (orange)
and/or LDW light (orange) continues to illumi-
nate, have the BSW and/or LDW system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
JVS0155X
CAMERA UNIT MAINTENANCEGUID-A7091D0C-021B-437B-A128-5316DCBBA444The rear camera unit*1for the LDW/BSW
systems is located above the rear licence plate.
To maintain the proper operation of the LDW/
BSW systems and help keep the system
functioning, be sure to observe the following:
. Always keep the camera unit clean. Be
careful not to damage the nozzle of auto-
matic washer and blower.
. Do not attach “licence plate accessories”
that reflect light.
. Do not strike or damage the areas around
the camera unit.
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5-30Starting and driving
GUID-65CB3DFE-511B-4626-B4E4-906AB50ECAD1PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL
GUID-80F20175-468E-45AF-89B6-B813DC76FEBF.If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE in-
dicator light on the meter panel will then
blink to warn the driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will cancel automatically.
. If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
. The CRUISE indicator light may blink when
the cruise control main switch is turned ON
while pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/
SET or CANCEL switch. To properly set the
cruise control system, perform the following
procedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions:
.when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed
. in heavy traffic or in traffic that
varies in speed .
on winding or hilly roads
. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
SSD0694
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONSGUID-674D4903-B7FA-430D-83D5-F523C0724370The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator light will
illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET
switch and release it. Take your foot off the
CRUISE CONTROL
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SSD0336B
AWD WARNING LIGHTGUID-9D8CB64F-35DD-4A37-956F-52AA71579753The AWD warning light is located in the meter.
The AWD warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is pushed to the ON position. It
turns off soon after the engine is started.
If any malfunction occurs in the AWD systemwhile the engine is running, the warning light will
come on.
The warning light may blink rapidly (about twice
per second) while trying to free a stuck vehicle
due to high powertrain oil temperature. The
driving mode may change to 2WD. The AUTO
mode may change to the LOCK mode before the
warning light blinks. If the warning light blinks
rapidly during operation, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling in a safe place immediately.
Then if the light turns off after a while, you can
continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters of
front and rear wheels will make the warning light
blink slowly (about once per two seconds) . Pull
off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine.
Check that all tire sizes are the same, tire
pressure is correct and tires are not worn.
CAUTION
.
If the warning light remains on after
the above operation, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
. If the warning light comes on while
driving there may be a malfunction
in the AWD system. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
. The powertrain may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warn-
ing light blinking.
. Never drive on dry hard surface
roads in the LOCK mode, as this
will overload the powertrain and
may cause a serious malfunction.
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5-38Starting and driving
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)GUID-E8B15746-8DE1-4800-8F8E-42F837255969
WARNING
.The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
is a sophisticated device, but it
cannot prevent accidents resulting
from careless or dangerous driving
techniques. It can help maintain
vehicle control during braking on
slippery surfaces. Remember that
stopping distances on slippery sur-
faces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
. Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
— When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on the Tire and Loading Information
label. See “Tire and Loading
Information label” in the “9.
Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
— For detailed information, see “Wheels and tires” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls
the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each
wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to
prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on
slippery surfaces.
Using the systemGUID-7B970DD3-2DFA-4433-AD98-0B18169C87E4Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
Depress the brake pedal with firm steady
pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The
ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from
locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping dis-
tances.
Self-test featureGUID-12E48F0B-DED5-4F59-9CFD-2520A19BEF49The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward
or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction. If the computer senses
a malfunction, it switches the ABS off and
illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then oper-
ates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
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Scheduled maintenance ...
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General maintenance ...
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Where to go for service ...
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General maintenance ...
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Explanation of maintenance items ...
................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ...
........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...
.................................. 8-6
VQ35DE engine ...
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Engine cooling system ...
............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...
......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ...
.................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ...
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............ 8-8
Checking engine oil level ...
.................................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ...
............ 8-11
Power steering fluid ...
............................................................... 8-11
Brake fluid ...
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........ 8-12
Window washer fluid ...
............................................................ 8-13
Battery ...
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............... 8-13
Jump starting ...
..................................................................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ...
.......... 8-15
Drive belt ...
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.......... 8-15
Spark plugs ...
........................................................................\
..... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ...
.................................................... 8-16 Air cleaner
...
........................................................................\
....... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ...
..................................................... 8-18
Cleaning ...
........................................................................\
... 8-18
Replacing ...
........................................................................\
. 8-18
Rear window wiper blade (if so equipped) ...
.................... 8-19
Brakes ...
........................................................................\
.............. 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes ...
.................................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................................. 8-19
Fuses ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-20
Engine compartment ...
..................................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ...
.............................................. 8-21
Intelligent Key battery replacement ...
................................... 8-22
Lights ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-25
Hardtop models ...
.............................................................. 8-25
CrossCabriolet models ...
................................................. 8-26
Headlights ...
........................................................................\
8-27
Exterior and interior lights ...
............................................ 8-29
Wheels and tires ...
................................................................... 8-32
Tire pressure ...
................................................................... 8-32
Tire labeling ...
..................................................................... 8-36
Types of tires ...
................................................................... 8-38
Tire chains ...
....................................................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires ...
.......................................... 8-40
Emergency tire puncture repair kit (if
so equipped) ...
................................................................... 8-43
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8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2355
Engine oil and filterGUID-8B3161D2-292F-4648-BFB0-C9B192C64D361. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
*A.
2. Remove the oil filler cap
*B.
3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
Perform steps 4 to 9 when the engine oil
filter change is needed.
4. Remove the plastic cover over the oil filter location by removing the small plastic clips
as illustrated.
5. Loosen the oil filter
*Cwith an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage. 7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
8. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
11 to 15 ft-lb (14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
9. Install the plastic cover.
10. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
11. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical and con-
sumer information” section for drain and refill
capacity. The drain and refill capacity
depends on the oil temperature and drain
time. Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to determine
the proper amount of oil in the engine.
12. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
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