2013 NISSAN TITAN check transmission fluid

1. Battery
2. Fuse/fusible link box
3. Transmission dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Drive belt location
9. Radiator cap
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Engine oil dipstick
12. Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
WDI0630
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
A.
4. Loosen the oil filter
Awith an oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot. 5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with
a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to an
oil leak and engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary. When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
●
Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. If
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not
available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
may also be used.
● Using automatic transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deteriora-
tion in driveability and automatic trans-
mission durability, and may damage the
automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle lim-
ited warranty.
The specified automatic transmission fluid is also
described on caution labels located in the engine
compartment.
WDI0505
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11

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 com-
bination will help stabilize the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying 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 bal- anced as described earlier in this section.
● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission 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.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing 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 con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter 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, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Tow mode includes the following features: ● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
9-38Technical and consumer information

10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-34
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 ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-20, 4-28
Air conditioner service ...........4-34
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls ............4-17, 4-25, 4-32
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-34
Air flow charts ..............4-21, 4-29
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-72
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-13, 2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-33
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio system ..................4-34 Bluetooth
audio...........4-66, 4-68
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-45, 4-50, 4-56
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..............4-48, 4-53
Audio System iPod Player .............4-62, 4-64
Audio system Radio ....................4-34
USB interface ............4-59, 4-60
Autolight switch .................2-31
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-25
Automatic power window switch .....2-52
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-24
Driving

with automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-19
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-16
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .......................2-8
AUX jack .................4-51, 4-58
B
Battery ......................8-14
Charge warning light ............2-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16 Block heater
Engine ....................5-39
Bluetooth audio.............4-66, 4-68
Bluetooth hands-free phone
system ..............4-83, 4-98, 4-109
Booster seats ..................1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-33
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Brake system ................5-32
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 ...........4-11
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-33
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 .............4-83
CD care and cleaning .............4-71
CD player (See audio system) . .4-45, 4-50, 4-56

Check tire pressure...............2-25
Child restraints .......1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-28
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-26, 1-32, 1-36, 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 .......................4-44
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-37
Compact disc (CD) player . . . .4-45, 4-50, 4-56
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button .........4-11
Enter button ..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls .............4-17, 4-25, 4-32
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 ..................5-21
Cup holders ...................2-47
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 ..............4-73
Dimensions and weights .............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-33
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-25
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-37
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
E
Economy

- fuel ..................5-23
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 .......9-40
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Block heater .................5-39
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 ..............9-7
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
Enter button ....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-42
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-25
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
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
P
ower steering fluid .............8-12
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
10-2