
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F(08C) ,
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “En-
gine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “Battery” (P.8-13) .
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide
superior performance on dry pavement. How-
ever, the performance of these tires will be
substantially reduced in snowy and icy condi-
tions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy
roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels.
Consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
Tire chains may be used. For details, see “Tire
chains” (P.8-38) of this manual.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model
If you install snow tires, they must also be the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern
on all four wheels.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
. Wet ice (328F, 0 8C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick
and very hard to drive on. The
vehicle will have much less traction
or “grip” under these conditions. Try
to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.
. Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels
will lose even more traction.
Starting and driving5-43
COLD WEATHER DRIVING

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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause
personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
*B, position the two vehicles (*Aand*B)
to bring their batteries into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.).
5. Remove the vent caps on the battery (if so equipped) . Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth to reduce explosion
hazard. 6. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
*1?*2?*3?*4).
For the vehicle equipped with Intelli-
gent Key system:
If the battery is discharged, the ignition
switch cannot be moved from the OFF
position. Connect the jumper cables to
the booster vehicle
*Bbefore turning
the ignition switch.
CAUTION
. Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (−) to body
ground (for example, as illustrated) ,
not to the battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Band let it run for a few minutes.
8. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
*Bat about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle
*Abeing jump
started.
In case of emergency6-9

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ........................................................ 8-2Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ......................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-6 MR16DDT engine ............................................................... 8-6
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................................\
............ 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter .......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............ 8-11
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ............................ 8-11
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-12
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 8-13 Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-14
Variable voltage control system .......................................... 8-14
Drive belt ........................................................................\
.......... 8-15
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
..... 8-15 Replacing spark plugs .................................................... 8-16 Air cleaner ........................................................................\
....... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-17
Cleaning ........................................................................\
... 8-17
Replacing ........................................................................\
. 8-17
Rear window wiper blade ................................................... 8-18
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-18
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-18
Fuses ........................................................................\
................ 8-19 Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-19
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-21
Key battery replacement ...................................................... 8-22 Keyfob ........................................................................\
....... 8-23
Intelligent Key .................................................................. 8-24
Lights ........................................................................\
................ 8-26 Headlights ........................................................................\
8-27
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-30 Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-35
Types of tires ................................................................... 8-37
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-38
Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-39

When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are general
precautions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
.Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and block the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
(CVT model) or the shift lever to the
N (Neutral) position (MT model) .
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any parts replacement or
repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle. .
Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer be-
cause the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is
off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used en-
gine oil and coolant. Improperly
disposed engine oil, and engine coolant and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations
for disposal of vehicle fluid.
. Never leave the engine or the CVT
related component harnesses dis-
connected while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
. Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized com-
ponent while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warn-
ing, even if the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s manual/service manual
order information” (P.9-21) .)
You should be aware that incomplete or
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

8-22Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2705
Extended storage fuse switch (if so
equipped)
To reduce battery drain, the extended storage
fuse switch comes from the factory switched off.
Prior to delivery of your vehicle, the switch is
pushed in (switched on) and should always
remain on.
If the extended storage fuse switch is not
pushed in (switched on) , the meter may display
a warning message. See “Extended storage fuse
warning message” (P.2-7).
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
remove the extended storage fuse switch and
check for an open fuse.NOTE:
If the extended storage fuse switch mal-
functions or if the fuse is open, it is not
necessary to replace the switch. In this
case, remove the extended storage fuse
switch and replace it with a new fuse of the
same rating.
How to remove the extended storage fuse
switch:
1. To remove the extended storage fuse switch, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or
LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the storage fuse switch and pull it in the direction illustrated.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to
swallow the battery and removed parts.
KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

SDI2134
KEYFOB
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
1. Remove the screw.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of thecorner and twist it to separate the upper part
from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one.
Recommended battery:
CR1620 or equivalent
.Do not touch the internal circuit andelectric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.
.Hold the battery by the edges. Holdingthe battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
.Make sure that the +side faces the
bottom of the case.
4. Close the lid securely and install the screw.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance
for replacement.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-23

8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2451
INTELLIGENT KEY
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the In-telligent Key. 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner and twist it to separate the upper part
from the lower part. Use a cloth to protect
the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery:
CR2025 or equivalent
.Do not touch the internal circuit andelectric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.
.Hold the battery by the edges. Holdingthe battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
.Make sure that the +side faces the
bottom of the case.
SDI2452
4. Align the tips of the upper and lower parts
*1, and then push them together*2until it
is securely closed.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need any assistance
for replacement.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-40
Adjusting the screen .................................................. 4-19
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-44
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-44
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-46
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-49
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-49
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-52
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-52, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-20
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-27
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-27, 9-7
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-27
Air conditioner operation........................................... 4-23
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-8
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................................... 5-33
Antenna.......................................................................... 4-70
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-40
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light..... 2-13
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-5
Application download................................................. 4-71
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-19
Audio operation precautions.................................... 4-28 Audio setup .................................................................... 4-6
Audio system................................................................ 4-28
Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-69
Audio system voice commands............................... 4-96
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-36
Automatic Air conditioner....................................................... 4-24
Door locks................................................................. 3-6
AUX (Auxiliary) input....................................... 4-47, 4-52
Average fuel consumption ........................................ 2-11
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-7
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................................... 3-20
Battery............................................................................ 8-13 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key................ 8-24
Battery replacement, Keyfob............................. 8-23
Battery saver system........................................... 2-37
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-14
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-15
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(Type B)......................................................................... 4-85
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(Type A) ......................................................................... 4-72
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
voice commands ......................................................... 4-94
Bluetooth
®settings..................................................... 4-90
Bluetooth®streaming audio ..................................... 4-67
Booster seats............................................................... 1-34
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-40
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-11
Brake system......................................................... 5-39
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-29
Warning light......................................................... 2-13 Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-31
Brightness control
Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-6
Instrument panel................................................... 2-38
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-13
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-27
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-71
Cargo cover.................................................................. 2-44
Cargo floor box............................................................ 2-43
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-4
CD/USB memory care and cleaning ..................... 4-68
Check tire pressure warning...................................... 2-7
Child restraints............................................................. 1-18 Booster seats........................................................ 1-34
LATCH system...................................................... 1-20
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-18
Child safety................................................................... 1-16
Child safety rear door lock ......................................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ...................................... 2-19
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-5
Clock.............................................................................. 2-41
Clock (models with navigation system)................... 4-8
Clutch fluid.................................................................... 8-11
Coat hook ..................................................................... 2-44
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-43
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system)....................................... 4-44, 4-50, 4-60
Connect phone............................................................ 4-71
Connecting procedure............................................... 4-87