2013 NISSAN QUEST service

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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONGUID-FCE17FD1-CAF3-4A6F-A943-F65065572A79Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91).
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control system, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three-way cat-
alyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the
emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
Gasoline specificationsGUID-F52C5800-A137-4E9E-897C-92D1483F1DFENISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) speci-
fications where it is available. Many of the
automobile manufacturers developed this spe-
cification to improve emission control system
and vehicle performance. Ask your service
station manager if the gasoline meets the
WWFC specifications.
Reformulated gasolineGUID-9ED604AF-9DC7-4A71-BE7B-749B8D0E12DCSome fuel suppliers are now producing refor-
mulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN
supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug-
gests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.
Gasoline containing oxygenatesGUID-AC53C004-1FCD-4FA9-BF2C-90599D7D2D59Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and metha-
nol with or without advertising their presence.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels
of which the oxygenate content and the fuel
compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readilydetermined. If in doubt, ask your service station
manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.
.
The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
. If an oxygenate-blend, other than
methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
. E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
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JVT0159X
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONGUID-BF007E48-DFCF-434B-8BD5-EBFF4DD51C76
Selecting the correct oilGUID-90CBA9FF-FF13-4011-8675-A48EAC89DEC3It 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”
(P.9-2) . 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
certification 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 additivesGUID-4302F105-5075-4DD5-9D02-C03235733F71NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosityGUID-8E35BA56-9756-40C2-8FA0-24606F95D758The 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
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filterGUID-F455266B-2E8C-4FC2-856A-B3771CFFDA41Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.
Change intervalsGUID-9542C270-560F-4969-9CFA-F13FB823467FThe oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using an engine oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or exceed-
ing recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
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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
outside 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 CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
GUID-06F1E91C-97CB-43FD-9D07-38C239FD92BDThe air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
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
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. A NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
air conditioning system.
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.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.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
.Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes. 2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply
the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this section.
. Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
. Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
. Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
. Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
. Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits. .
Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
. When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
. When launching a boat, don’t allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
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FLAT TOWINGGUID-22D28CB3-8BAA-4261-BDC2-B6F0C34A13FDTowing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P.6-15) of this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
GUID-715B02B4-B737-40A6-ACB5-EB71D4B1EE9CTo tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) , an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product.
GUID-18823BF1-573C-4FB5-8E7F-CF9F7F1A990FDOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARGUID-02DB8D34-5B66-4FC9-A681-06FCE1ECD484The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
TRACTION AA, A, B AND CGUID-3CD8DC1C-AD6A-4161-9448-70CD1375773AThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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GUID-3865EDB4-DDFE-4AA7-8DDA-5BB382713F6DGenuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the
factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN
dealerships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Man-
uals can also be purchased.
For USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact a NISSAN dealer.
For the phone number and location of a NISSAN
dealer in your area, call the NISSAN Information
Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual
NISSAN representative will assist you.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
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10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation...
.............................. 4-42
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...
............................ 5-30
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-53
Aiming control, Headlights ...
........................................ 2-36
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-53
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-54
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-58
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-58
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-60
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-61, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
.................................... 4-39
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-52
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-52, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................... 4-53
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-28
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-8
Antenna ...
....................................................................... 4-103
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-30
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-4
Armrests ...
........................................................................ 1-13
Around view
TMmonitor ...
.............................................. 4-29
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-53 Audio system
...
................................................................ 4-53
Steering wheel audio controls ...
........................ 4-102
Auto closure ...
................................................................. 3-29
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-33
Automatic Air conditioner ...
....................................................... 4-46
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-7
Drive positioner ...
..................................................... 3-37
Moonroof ...
................................................................ 2-53
Seat positioner ...
...................................................... 3-37
AUX (Auxiliary) input ...
................................................... 4-77
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) ...
.......................................... 3-26
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-13
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key ...
........................................................ 8-22
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-15
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ...
....................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
warning light ...
................................................................. 2-12
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.......................... 4-115
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.................... 4-126
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ...
..................................... 4-93
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-30
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-12
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-29
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-17
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-12 Break-in schedule
...
....................................................... 5-26
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-8
Instrument panel ...
................................................... 2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-12
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...
............................................................... 4-53
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
.......................................... 4-115
Cargo floor box ...
............................................................ 2-47
Cargo lights ...
.................................................................. 2-58
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
........... 4-101
Center multi-function control panel ...
.......................... 4-3
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-27
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-43
LATCH system ...
...................................................... 1-29
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-27
Top tether strap ...
.................................................... 1-31
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-25
Chimes Audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime ...
................... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock ...
.............................................................................. 4-74
Coat hooks ...
................................................................... 2-50
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-33
Communication mirror ...
................................................ 3-36
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-76, 4-84
Compass ...
......................................................................... 2-8
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10-4
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement...
..... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ...
.................................................... 9-12
Lock Automatic door locks ...
............................................. 3-7
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-5
Lift gate lock ...
.......................................................... 3-26
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-5
Locking with mechanical key ...
...................................... 3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ...
................................. 2-21, 3-30
Low outside temperature warning ...
.......................... 2-21
Low tire pressure warning light ...
............................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
.... 5-3
M
Maintenance
Battery ...
..................................................................... 8-13
General maintenance ...
............................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle ...
.................................................... 8-3
Maintenance indicators ...
....................................... 2-22
Maintenance precautions ...
...................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
.................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
................................................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-24
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
.............................. 2-17
Manual air conditioner ...
................................................ 4-41
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-3
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-56
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-15
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ...
....... 3-37
Meter Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-22
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-5
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-37 Mirror
Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-33
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-35
Vanity mirror ...
........................................................... 3-36
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
........................................ 4-23
Mood lights ...
................................................................... 2-58
Moonroof ...
....................................................................... 2-53
Multi-function controller ...
............................................... 4-5
N
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-26
NISSAN Mobile entertainment
system (MES) ...
........................................................... 4-104
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-28
NISSAN voice recognition system ...
...................... 4-139
O
Odometer ...
........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-8
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
......................... 2-22
Operation, Operational indicators ...
........................... 2-19
Outside air temperature display ...
.............................. 2-25
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-35
Overdrive OFF switch ...
................................................ 5-15
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-28
P
Panic alarm ...
................................................................... 3-23
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-30
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-17
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-28
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
.................... 4-115
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.............. 4-126
Car phone or CB radio ...
.................................... 4-115
Power Front seat adjustment ...
............................................ 1-3
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-5
Power outlet ...
.......................................................... 2-40
Power sliding door ...
.................................................. 3-9
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-11
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-51
Precautions Audio operation ...
.................................................... 4-53
Braking precautions ...
............................................. 5-29
Child restraints ...
...................................................... 1-27
Cruise control ...
........................................................ 5-24
Maintenance ...
............................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ...
.................................................... 1-16
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-47
When starting and driving ...
.................................... 5-2
Push starting ...
................................................................ 6-12
Push-button ignition switch ...
............................. 5-8, 5-10
R
Radio ...
.............................................................................. 4-53
Car phone or CB radio ...
.................................... 4-115
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