
8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2641
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
*2, open the reservoir cap and
add coolant up to the MAX level
*1. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level
*1.
Tighten the cap securely after adding engine
coolant.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.SDI1993
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
*C. If the
oil level is below
*A, remove the oil filler
cap and pour recommended oil through the
ENGINE OIL

8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2429
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 washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally.
Add fluid when the low washer fluid warning
light illuminates (if so equipped).
To check the fluid level, use your finger to plug
the center hole
*1of the cap/tube assembly,
then remove it from the reservoir. If there is no fluid in the tube, add fluid.
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.
WINDOW WASHER FLUID

9-2Technical and consumer information
The 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 2WD model 13-1/4 gal 11 gal
50
See “Fuel information” (P.9-4).
AWD model 11-7/8 gal 9-7/8 gal 45
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change
4-3/4 qt 4 qt4.5.
For additional information, see “Engine oil” (P.8-8) for changing
engine oil.
. NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a
NISSAN dealer.
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommen-
dation” (P.9-6).
Without oil filter change
4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt4.3
Cooling system With reservoir CVT model 8-5/8 qt 7-1/8 qt
8.1
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
MT model 8-3/8 qt 7 qt
7.9
Reservoir 5/8 qt 1/2 qt0.6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— —.
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmis-
sion fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
. Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil —— —For NISMO RS models
.
Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-
85 or equivalent
. If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-
85 is hard to obtain, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used
as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil
as soon as it is available.
Except for NISMO RS models
. Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type
75W-80 or equivalent
. If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type is
not available, API GL-4+, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a
temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type as soon as it is available.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS

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Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................................................................... 8-11
Control panel buttons — color screen (Type A) ... 4-3
Control panel buttons — color screen
(Type B)......................................................................... 4-10
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls............... 4-69
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.................................................... 2-44
Cruise control............................................................... 5-30
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-42
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ................................... 5-11, 5-17
D
Daytime running light system................................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................................... 2-35
Dimensions and weights............................................. 9-9
Displaying Climate control........................................ 4-26
Door open warning light............................................ 2-14
Drive belt....................................................................... 8-15
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD)........................................ 5-33
Cold weather driving........................................... 5-43
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................. 5-11, 5-17
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-11, 5-23
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Safety precautions.................................................. 5-8
During a call ................................................................. 4-88
E
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-33
Elapsed time..................................................... 2-11, 2-27
Electric power steering system ............................... 5-38
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-14
Emission control information label.......................... 9-11
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-19
Ending a call................................................................. 4-88
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-15
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 ................................. 2-8
Emergency engine shut off....................... 5-14, 6-2
Engine block heater............................................. 5-44
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-6
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-7
Engine serial number........................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-8
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-10
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-15
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-21
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-3
Extended storage fuse warning................................. 2-7
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 9-11
FCC Regulatory information..................................... 4-86
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)....... 6-2
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-6
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-11
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-12
FM/AM/SAT radio operation..................................... 4-58
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ....................................................... 4-41, 4-48
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type C) ............................................................ 4-57
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-39
Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-46
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Distance to empty................................................ 2-10
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-33
Fuel information ....................................................... 9-4
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-4

Fuel-filler cap......................................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-21
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-9
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ......................................... 5-32
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-19
Fusible links.................................................................. 8-20
G
Gas cap......................................................................... 3-21
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-8
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-9
Odometer.................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer............................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-8
Trip computer........................................................ 2-10
General maintenance ................................................... 8-2
Giving voice commands............................................ 4-93
Glove box...................................................................... 2-44
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®
(Type A) ......................................................................... 4-72
Hazard warning flasher switch................................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests........................................... 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement................................................. 8-27
Headlight switch................................................... 2-35
Heated seats................................................................ 2-40
Heater Engine block heater............................................. 5-44
Heater and air conditioner operation.............. 4-20
Help voice commands ............................................... 4-96
Hood release................................................................ 3-19
Horn................................................................................ 2-39 How to say numbers.................................................. 4-94
How to use brightness control button................... 4-15
How to use the APPS·i button................................ 4-12
How to use the back button........................... 4-6, 4-11
How to use the CAMERA button........................... 4-15
How to use the ON·OFF button/Volume
control knob.................................................................. 4-15
How to use the SETUP button ................................. 4-6
I
IC Regulatory information ......................................... 4-86
Ignition switch (with Intelligent Key system) ............................. 5-12
(without Intelligent Key system) ....................... 5-10
Key positions......................................................... 5-12
Immobilizer system...................................................... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-27
Indicator lights.............................................................. 2-17
Information voice commands ................................... 4-96
Initialization.................................................................... 4-93
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-20
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-38
Instrument panel............................................................ 2-4
Integrated control system ............................. 2-21, 5-25
Intelligent Key system ................................................ 3-10 Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-14
Key operating range ............................................ 3-12
Key operation ........................................................ 3-13
P position selecting warning light.................... 2-16
Remote keyless operation.................................. 3-16
Interior light replacement........................................... 8-28
Interior lights................................................................. 2-49
iPod
®connecting........................................................ 4-45
iPod®player operation................................... 4-54, 4-63
ISOFIX child restraint................................................. 1-20
J
Jump starting.................................................................. 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) .................... 3-7
With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................... 3-16
Keys.................................................................................. 3-2 For Intelligent Key system.................................. 3-10
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels........................................ 1-52
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-12
Emission control information label................... 9-11
Engine serial number........................................... 9-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-11
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................. 9-10
LATCH system............................................................. 1-20
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-13
Lift gate.......................................................................... 3-20
Light Air bag warning light........................................... 1-52
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-26
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-39
Headlight switch................................................... 2-35
Headlights bulb replacement............................ 8-27
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-17
Interior lights.......................................................... 2-49
Map lights .............................................................. 2-50
Replacement.......................................................... 8-26
10-3

Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-69
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................ 9-20
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........... 3-6
Rear seats....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-35
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................ 2-34
RearView monitor........................................................ 4-15
Receiving a call ........................................................... 4-88
Recorders, Event data ............................................... 9-21
Registering with NissanConnect
TMApp............... 4-71
Registering your vehicle in another country........... 9-9
Regulatory information ............................................... 4-86
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects........................................... 9-19
Rollover............................................................................ 5-7
Roof, Moonroof............................................................ 2-48
S
Safety Child seat belts .................................................... 1-16
Reporting safety defects.................................... 9-19
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-49
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment.............................. 1-3
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety............................................................ 1-16
Infants...................................................................... 1-17
Injured persons..................................................... 1-12
Larger children...................................................... 1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage........................ 1-10 Pregnant women .................................................. 1-12
Seat belt cleaning................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-15
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-15
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-15
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-16
Seat belts............................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-50
Shoulder belt height adjustment...................... 1-14
Small children........................................................ 1-17
Three-point type................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Heated seats......................................................... 2-40
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start................................................. 2-31
Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-29
Servicing air conditioner............................................ 4-27
Setting climate eco..................................................... 4-26
Shift lever Shift lock release.................................................. 5-22
Shift lock release Transmission.......................................................... 5-22
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................. 5-11, 5-17
Manual transmission................................. 5-11, 5-23
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats..................................................................... 1-14
SOURCE select switch............................................. 4-69
Spare tire.............................................................. 8-41, 9-8
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-15
Speedometer.................................................................. 2-6
Starting Before starting the engine................................. 5-15
Jump starting............................................................ 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3 Push starting ......................................................... 6-10
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-15
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-46
Steering Electric power steering system ........................ 5-38
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ...... 4-69
Tilting steering column........................................ 3-23
Storage .......................................................................... 2-42
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-24
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-52
Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-52, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-38 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-38
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch............... 4-69
Autolight switch.................................................... 2-36
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 6-2
Headlight switch................................................... 2-35
Power door lock switch......................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................................................... 2-35
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-39
System features........................................................... 4-94
System setup ................................................................. 4-7
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-8
Temperature display.................................................... 2-10
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge........................................................ 2-8
Text messaging............................................................ 4-88
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start................................................................... 2-31
10-5