Black plate (435,1)
[ Edit: 2012/ 7/ 31 Model: Z51-D ]
GUID-93CB4980-F579-44A6-91B1-8C3C93815009
SDI2179
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add window washer fluid when the low
window washer fluid warning appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAUTION
.
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
GUID-02E54870-E309-40D0-A5DA-C86848D58CF4.Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
. Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
. If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (−) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharging it.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
WARNING
. Do not expose the battery to flames
or electrical sparks. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Do not allow battery fluid to
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
WINDOW WASHER FLUID BATTERY
Condition:
Black plate (468,1)
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9-2Technical and consumer information
GUID-A3EC6BA7-7161-4393-B6C3-446080441345The 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-3*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
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 1-1/4 gal1 gal 4.5Genuine 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-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 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 328F (08C).
*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 sectionfor air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
Condition:
Black plate (490,1)
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9-24Technical and consumer information
.Do not use the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system (if so equipped) .
. 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 affect
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
Condition:
Black plate (498,1)
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10-2
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system)...
............................................................... 4-63
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
............................................................... 4-68
Compass ...
......................................................................... 2-8
Console box ...
................................................................. 2-49
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ...
.................................................... 2-52
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-30
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-47
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................................... 5-16
D
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-40
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ...
............................................... 2-36
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ...
................................................................. 4-3
Door/lift gate open warning ...
...................................... 2-23
Door/trunk open warning ...
.......................................... 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
............................... 2-20
Drive belt ...
....................................................................... 8-15
Drive positioner ...
............................................................ 3-51
Driver assistance settings ...
......................................... 4-16
Driver’s seatback release ...
............................................ 1-8
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
........................................ 5-33 Cold weather driving
...
........................................... 5-41
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
........................................ 5-16
On-pavement and off-road driving ...
..................... 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-3
Safety precautions ...
.................................................. 5-9
Dual pop-up roll bar system ...
..................................... 1-61
DVD player operation ...
................................................. 4-70
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-33
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
............. 6-11, 8-43
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-27
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-14
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-31
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...
................................ 5-13
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-42
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 ...
...................... 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-7
Engine start operation indicator ...
....................... 2-21 If your vehicle overheats
...
..................................... 6-17
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-15
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ...
.... 3-51
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-29
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-3
Extended storage fuse warning ...
............................... 2-23
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
............... 9-10
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
....... 6-2
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing ...
.................................................................... 9-25
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-5
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 ...
.......................................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) changer ...
............................................................... 4-61
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................................... 4-66
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-41
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-53
Front power seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ...
............................... 1-14
Condition:
Black plate (499,1)
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FuelCapacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Fuel economy ...
........................................................ 5-33
Fuel economy information (display) ...
................. 4-11
Fuel octane rating ...
................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation ...
............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ...
......................................................... 3-44
Fuel-filler door ...
....................................................... 3-44
Gauge ...
........................................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ...
............................. 3-46
Fuel efficient driving tips ...
........................................... 5-32
Fuses ...
.............................................................................. 8-20
Fusible links ...
.................................................................. 8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ...
.................................................. 2-63
Gas cap ...
......................................................................... 3-44
Gauge ...
.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...
................................................................ 2-8
Odometer ...
.................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer ...
............................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ...
............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-25
General maintenance ...
................................................... 8-2
Glove box ...
...................................................................... 2-49
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ...
............................. 4-89
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ...
.................... 4-100
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
................................... 6-2 Head restraints
...
............................................................ 1-11
Headlights Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-27
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-37
Xenon headlights ...
.................................................. 2-37
Heated seats ...
................................................................ 2-42
Heated steering wheel ...
............................................... 2-41
Heater Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-42
Heater and air conditioner operation ...
.............. 4-41
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...
........................... 2-63
Hood release ...
................................................................ 3-20
Hook Coat hooks ...
............................................................ 2-55
Luggage hook ...
....................................................... 2-53
Horn ...
................................................................................ 2-41
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ...
................................... 5-11
Immobilizer system ...
...................................................... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ...
...................................................... 4-45
Indicator Dot matrix display ...
................................................. 2-20
Lights ...
....................................................................... 2-17
INFO button ...
.................................................................... 4-9
Inside mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-48
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ...
.......................... 9-28
Instrument brightness control ...
.................................. 2-40
Instrument panel ...
............................................................ 2-4
Intelligent Key system ...
......................................... 3-3, 3-8
Battery replacement ...
............................................ 8-22
Key operating range ...
............................................ 3-10
Key operation ...
........................................................ 3-11
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-14
Warning signals ...
.................................................... 3-14
Intelligent Key warning light ...
...................................... 2-14 Interior light control switch
...
....................................... 2-61
Interior light replacement ...
........................................... 8-29
Interior lights ...
................................................................. 2-60
iPod
®player operation ...
............................................... 4-82
ISOFIX child restraint ...
................................................. 1-30
J
Jump starting ...
................................................................ 6-15
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) ...
................................................................ 3-16
Keys ...
.................................................................................. 3-3
For Intelligent Key system ...
............................ 3-3, 3-8
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...
........................................ 1-60
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-11
Emission control information label ...
................... 9-10
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
........ 9-10
Tire and Loading information label ...
....... 8-34, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...
.................... 9-8
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (green) ...
.... 2-18
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) light (orange) ...
.... 2-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system ...
.............. 5-20
LATCH system ...
............................................................. 1-30
License plate, Installing front license plate ...
.......... 9-12
Lift gate ...
.......................................................................... 3-20
Light Air bag warning light ...
........................................... 1-60
Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-25
Cargo lights ...
........................................................... 2-63
10-3
Condition:
Black plate (502,1)
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10-6
Starting the engine...
.............................................. 5-15
STATUS button ...
.............................................................. 4-9
Status light, Front passenger air bag ...
.................... 1-53
Steering Heated steering wheel ...
........................................ 2-41
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-11
Power steering system ...
....................................... 5-37
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...
................................................................. 4-87
Tilt/telescopic steering ...
........................................ 3-46
Storage ...
.......................................................................... 2-47
Storage box ...
.................................................................. 2-50
Sun visors ...
..................................................................... 3-47
Sunglasses holder ...
...................................................... 2-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels ...
..................... 1-60
Supplemental air bag warning light ...
............ 1-60, 2-16
Supplemental restraint system ...
................................. 1-45
Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ...
..................................................... 1-45
Switch All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch ...
................ 5-33
Autolight switch ...
.................................................... 2-38
Fog light switch ...
.................................................... 2-41
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
............................. 6-2
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-37
Overdrive OFF switch ...
......................................... 5-18
Power door lock switch ...
......................................... 3-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
.................................................... 2-36
Turn signal switch ...
................................................ 2-40
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-44
Warning systems switch ...
.................................... 2-43
T
Tachometer ...
..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature display ...
.................................................... 2-27 Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge
...
........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ...
................................................................... 2-31
Three-way catalyst ...
........................................................ 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...
............................................... 3-46
Tire Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ...
..... 2-14
Tire replacement indicator ...
................................. 2-24
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
.................. 8-43
Flat tire ...
....................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 5-4
Tire and Loading information label ...
....... 8-34, 9-10
Tire chains ...
.............................................................. 8-39
Tire dressing ...
............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ...
......................................................... 8-32
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
............................................... 5-4, 6-3
Tire rotation ...
............................................................ 8-40
Types of tires ...
......................................................... 8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ...
............................... 9-26
Wheel/tire size ...
......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires ...
.................................................. 8-32
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) ...
........................... 2-52
Top, Soft top ...
................................................................ 3-28
Touch screen system ...
................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing ...
............................................................. 9-25
Tow truck towing ...
.................................................. 6-19
Towing a trailer ...
..................................................... 9-16
Towing safety ...
......................................................... 9-21
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ...
................. 5-4
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ...
...................... 6-3
Trailer towing ...
................................................................ 9-16
Transceiver, HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ...
.... 2-63 Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
........................................ 5-16
Transmission selector lever lock release ...
........ 5-19
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ...
.... 3-16
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer ...
............................................................... 2-25
Trip odometer ...
............................................................... 2-26
Trunk Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-25
Trunk lid release switch ...
...................................... 3-25
Trunk light ...
...................................................................... 2-63
Turn signal switch ...
....................................................... 2-40
U
Underbody cleaning ...
..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...
...................................... 9-26
USB memory operation ...
............................................. 4-73
V
Vanity mirror ...
.................................................................. 3-51
Vanity mirror lights ...
...................................................... 2-62
Variable voltage control system ...
............................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights ...
....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN) ...
................................... 9-8
Loading information ...
............................................. 9-13
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
.................. 6-22
Security system ...
.................................................... 2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ...
..... 2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ...
.......... 5-39
Condition: