WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 29 - 39 N·m (22 - 29 ft-lb)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual 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 when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
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.
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tippedA
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regap-
ping.● QR25DE: Always replace spark plugs
with recommended ones.
● VQ35DE: Always replace spark plugs
with recommended or equivalent ones
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer for assistance.
NOTE:
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned
and reused.
Replace the air cleaner filter according to the
maintenance log shown in the “Warranty Informa-
tion and Maintenance Booklet.”
To remove the air cleaner filter:● Unlatch the clips and move the air cleaner
cover upward.
● Remove the air cleaner filter.
SDI1895
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-32
Active Head Restraint ..............1-7
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-49
Airbagwarninglight...........1-57,2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-26
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................4-24,4-32
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-34
Airflowcharts..................4-28
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-27
Anchor point locations .............1-28
Antenna.....................4-80
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-10,2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-32
Armrests .....................1-7
Audible reminders ...............2-16
Audio system ..................4-34
Bluetooth®audio..........4-75,4-76 Compact disc
(CD) player . . .4-45, 4-49, 4-53, 4-58, 4-63
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player..........4-47,4-51,4-55,4-61
Audio System iPod®Player.............4-70,4-72
Audio system Radio ....................4-34
USB interface ............4-65,4-67
Autolight switch .................2-33
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-45
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-35
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-46,4-65
B
Battery ......................8-16
Charge warning light ............2-11
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-19
Block heater Engine ....................5-36
Bluetooth®audio............4-75,4-76
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system ..............4-81,4-96,4-107
Boosterseats..................1-39 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-32
Brakefluid..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-33
Brake system ................5-31
Brake warning light .............2-11
Brake wear indicators ........2-16,8-23
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-23
Brakes ......................8-23
Break-inschedule ...............5-28
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-33
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-81
CD care and cleaning .............4-78
CD player
(See audio system) .4-45, 4-49, 4-53, 4-58, 4-63
Check tire pressure ...............2-26
Child restraints .......1-22,1-23,1-24,1-26
Precautions
on child
restraints ........1-24,1-30,1-35,1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-28
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
LightAirbagwarninglight.........1-57,2-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-33
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement ..............8-33
Chargewarninglight ............2-11
Console light .................2-48
Foglightswitch ...............2-35
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-31
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-32
Headlights..................8-28
Interiorlight..................2-48
Lightbulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-26
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Personal lights ................2-49
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-49
Trunklight ..................2-49
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Lights Maplights ..................2-49
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-31
Gloveboxlock................2-42
Power door locks ...............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-28
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-27,3-31
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-13,2-25
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-26
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information)
........9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-22
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-49
Map pocket ....................2-40
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-35
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-35
Inside mirror .................3-35
Outside mirror control ............3-36
Outside mirrors ...............3-36
Vanity mirror .................3-34
Moonroof .....................2-46
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-28,3-4,5-11
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-114 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirror control ..............3-36
Outside mirrors .................3-36
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........
6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-21
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-30
Personallights..................2-49
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...............4-81,4-96,4-107
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-39
Power rear windows .............2-45
Power steering system ...........5-31
10-4