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JVT0116X
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
S35-D-110201-511B0564-AE50-4334-B6D3-9D8F4C034698
Selecting the correct oilGUID-8D4FD86D-A2DA-4341-81D4-4CF7B1865601It 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 Approval
Committee (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-0A3C4262-C7F8-4C22-9C20-79A9670C31D8NISSAN 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-E4195374-9D10-473F-BA7C-56E3D3B9F144The 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-4C0A1D71-5F5E-490A-B551-48CAC8DBB8CEYour 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 intervalsS35-D-110201-7567B092-EA86-43AA-AC44-4953DDF10C88The 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.
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
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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
S35-D-110201-8DF95390-B1EC-4255-9F4F-34D8A19F0BCBThe 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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10-2
Cover, Cargo cover...
.................................................... 2-41
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-19
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-38
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
................................... 5-12, 5-14
D
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-33
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
........................................................... 2-30
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
Drive belts ...
..................................................................... 8-15
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
........................................ 5-23
Cold weather driving ...
........................................... 5-31
Distance (miles or km) ...
........................................ 2-23
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................. 5-12, 5-14
On-pavement and off-road driving ...
..................... 5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Safety precautions ...
.................................................. 5-8
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-21
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-23
Electric power steering system ...
............................... 5-27
Electric power steering warning light ...
.................... 2-10
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-26
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-13
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-21
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 ...
...................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-6
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-32
Engine compartment check locations ...
................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ...
........................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ...
..................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-13
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-28
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-2
Exterior light indicator ...
................................................ 2-13
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
................. 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
....... 6-2
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing ...
.................................................................... 9-24
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ...
......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid ...
.......................................... 8-12 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player
...
.... 4-43
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
....................................................... 4-51, 4-59
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-34
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-46
Front power seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...
.............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Fuel economy ...
........................................................ 5-21
Fuel octane rating ...
................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation ...
............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ...
......................................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ...
....................................................... 3-21
Gauge ...
........................................................................ 2-6
Loose fuel cap warning ...
........................... 2-18, 3-23
Fuses ...
.............................................................................. 8-19
Fusible links ...
.................................................................. 8-20
G
Gas cap ...
......................................................................... 3-21
Gauge ...
.............................................................................. 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ...
................................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ...
............................................................... 2-5
Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-21
General maintenance ...
................................................... 8-2
Glove box ...
...................................................................... 2-40
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®...
............... 4-69
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
................................... 6-2
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Manual air conditioner...
................................................ 4-24
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-3
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-49
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-12
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-4
Meter, Trip computer ...
.................................................. 2-21
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-4
Instrument brightness control ...
.............................. 2-7
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-24
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-25
Mirror, Vanity mirror ...
.................................................... 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
.......................................... 4-9
Moonroof ...
....................................................................... 2-47
N
Navigation setup ...
............................................................ 4-6
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-21
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-26
O
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-6
Oil
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-9
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Operation, Indicators for operation ...
........................ 2-18
Outside air temperature ...
............................................ 2-17
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-25
Overdrive OFF switch ...
................................................ 5-17
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-11 Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information
...
......................................................... 9-28
P
Panic alarm ...
.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-28
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-19
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-26
Phone Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...
......... 4-69
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-69
Power Electric power steering system ...
........................ 5-27
Front seat adjustment ...
............................................ 1-3
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet ...
.......................................................... 2-37
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-45
Precautions Audio operation ...
.................................................... 4-30
Braking precautions ...
............................................. 5-27
Child restraints ...
...................................................... 1-22
Cruise control ...
........................................................ 5-19
Driving safety ...
............................................................ 5-8
Maintenance ...
............................................................. 8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving ...
..................... 5-6
Seat belt usage ...
.................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-39
When starting and driving ...
.................................... 5-2
Push starting ...
................................................................ 6-11
R
Radio ...
.............................................................................. 4-30
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-69 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player
...
............................................................ 4-43
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-67
Range (distance to empty) ...
....................................... 2-23
Rapid air pressure loss ...
................................................ 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-27
Rear center seat belt ...
................................................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ...
........... 3-6
Rear seats ...
....................................................................... 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
........................................................... 2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
................ 2-29
Rearview monitor ...
........................................................... 4-9
Recorders, Event data ...
............................................... 9-28
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
........... 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system ...
.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system ...
..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-26
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-6
Roof Moonroof ...
................................................................ 2-48
Roof rack ...
................................................................ 2-44
S
Safety
Child seat belts ...
.................................................... 1-20
Towing safety ...
......................................................... 9-20
Satellite radio operation ...
................................ 4-53, 4-60
Seat adjustment Folding front passenger’s seat ...
............................ 1-5
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-3
Front power seat adjustment ...
............................... 1-3
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-3