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 P (Park) .
. 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.9-28) .)
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and could
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
SDI2180
Pull the tabs*1and pull out the cover*2.
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Main-
tenance Guide”. When replacing the filter, wipe
the inside of the air cleaner housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.
WARNING
. Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires,
you could be burned. Do not drive
with the air cleaner removed, and be
careful when working on the engine
with the air cleaner removed.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild detergent.
Then rinse the blade with clear water. If your
windshield is still not clear after cleaning the
blades and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-17
AIR CLEANER WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9-2Fuel information ................................................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....................... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................................... 9-6
Specifications ........................................................................\
..... 9-7
Engine ........................................................................\
............ 9-7
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 9-7
Dimensions and weights ................................................... 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................................\
.. 9-8
Vehicle identification ................................................................. 9-8 Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ...................... 9-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) .......... 9-9
Engine serial number .......................................................... 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ....................... 9-9
Emission control information label ............................... 9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .............................. 9-10
Air conditioner specification label ................................ 9-10
Installing front license plate ................................................. 9-11 Vehicle loading information ................................................. 9-12
Terms ........................................................................\
......... 9-12
Vehicle load capacity .................................................... 9-12
Securing the load .......................................................... 9-14
Loading tips ..................................................................... 9-14
Measurement of weights .............................................. 9-15
Towing a trailer ....................................................................... 9-15 Maximum load limits ...................................................... 9-16
Maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW)/maximum
gross axle weight (GAW) ............................................ 9-17
Towing load/specification ............................................ 9-19
Towing safety .................................................................. 9-20
Flat towing ....................................................................... 9-24
Uniform tire quality grading ................................................. 9-24 Treadwear ........................................................................\
9-24
Traction AA, A, B and C .............................................. 9-24
Temperature A, B and C .............................................. 9-25
Emission control system warranty ..................................... 9-25
Reporting safety defects ..................................................... 9-26
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ......... 9-27
Event data recorders (EDR) ............................................... 9-27
Owner’s manual/service manual order information ...... 9-28
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 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75.6 See “Fuel information” (P.9-3).
Engine oil Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
See “Engine oil” (P.8-8) for changing engine oil.
.
NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at a
NISSAN dealer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.9-
5) .
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4-7/8 qt
4 qt4.6
Without oil filter change 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
Cooling system Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
With reservoir 12 qt10 qt 11.3
Reservoir 3/4 qt5/8 qt 0.75
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— —.
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2
. Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT,
which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section..
Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent
. Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent
the power steering system from operating properly.
Brake fluid .
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* or equivalent DOT 3
*: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.9-8) for air
conditioner specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants —— — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal4.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-6Technical and consumer information
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
The 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.
10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation.............................. 4-42
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-30
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-52
Aiming control, Headlights........................................ 2-36
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-52
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-53
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-57
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-57
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-59
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-59, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-39
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-52
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-52, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-53
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-29
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-8
Antenna....................................................................... 4-101
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-30
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light..... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Armrests .......................................................................... 1-7
Around view
TMmonitor.............................................. 4-29
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions.................................... 4-53 Audio system................................................................ 4-53
Steering wheel audio controls........................ 4-100
Auto closure ................................................................. 3-29
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-34
Automatic Air conditioner....................................................... 4-46
Door locks................................................................. 3-7
Drive positioner..................................................... 3-37
Moonroof................................................................ 2-53
Seat positioner...................................................... 3-37
AUX (Auxiliary) input................................................... 4-75
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-6
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................................... 3-26
Battery............................................................................ 8-13 Battery saver system........................................... 2-35
Intelligent Key........................................................ 8-23
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-15
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system....................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
warning light................................................................. 2-12
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system).......................... 4-114
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .................... 4-124
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ..................................... 4-91
Booster seats............................................................... 1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-30
Brake fluid.............................................................. 8-12
Brake system......................................................... 5-29
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-17
Warning light......................................................... 2-12 Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-26
Brightness control
Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-8
Instrument panel................................................... 2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-12
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-25
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-53
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio .......................................... 4-113
Cargo floor box............................................................ 2-47
Cargo lights.................................................................. 2-58
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning .............. 4-99
Center multi-function control panel.......................... 4-3
Child restraints............................................................. 1-26 Booster seats........................................................ 1-43
LATCH system...................................................... 1-28
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-27
Top tether strap.................................................... 1-31
Child safety................................................................... 1-24
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime................... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock.............................................................................. 4-72
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-50
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-33
Communication mirror................................................ 3-36
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system)................................................... 4-74, 4-82
Compass......................................................................... 2-8
10-2
Console box ................................................................. 2-46
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................................................................... 8-11
Controls, Control panel button.................................. 4-3
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-6
Cruise control............................................................... 5-24
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-43
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................................... 5-13
D
Daytime running light system................................... 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................................... 2-32
Dimensions and weights............................................. 9-8
DISP button.................................................................... 4-8
Dot matrix liquid crystal display............................... 2-18
Drive belt....................................................................... 8-15
Drive positioner............................................................ 3-37
Driving Cold weather driving........................................... 5-33
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ........................................ 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
DVD player, NISSAN mobile entertainment...... 4-102
E
ECON button................................................................. 4-9
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-27
Elapsed time................................................................. 2-24 Emission control information label.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-25
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-26
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 ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off................................ 5-11
Engine block heater............................................. 5-34
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-6
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator...................... 2-22
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-7
Engine start operation indicator ....................... 2-20
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-12
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-12
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner .... 3-37
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning............................... 2-21
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................. 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)....... 6-2 Flat tire............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-24
Flexible seating .............................................................. 1-8
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid.............................................................. 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-8
Power steering fluid............................................. 8-11
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ....................................................... 4-67, 4-71
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-79
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-38
Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-53
Front power seat adjustment ..................................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint............................... 1-14
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-27
Fuel economy information (display)................. 4-10
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap......................................................... 3-30
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-30
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-32
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-26
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-21
Fusible links.................................................................. 8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver.................................................. 2-59
Gas cap......................................................................... 3-30
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-8
Odometer.................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer............................................................ 2-6
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer........................................................ 2-23
General maintenance ................................................... 8-2
Glove box...................................................................... 2-46
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system).......................... 4-114
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) .................... 4-124
Hazard warning flasher switch................................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests......................................... 1-10
Headlights Aiming control....................................................... 2-36
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-26
Headlight switch................................................... 2-33
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-33
Heated seats................................................................ 2-38
Heater Engine block heater............................................. 5-34
Heater and air conditioner operation.............. 4-39
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ........................... 2-59
Hood release................................................................ 3-25
Hook, Coat hooks....................................................... 2-50 Horn................................................................................ 2-38
Hydraulic pump electric power
steering system............................................................ 5-29
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)..................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system...................................................... 2-29
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-53
Indicator Dot matrix display................................................. 2-18
Lights....................................................................... 2-16
INFO button.................................................................... 4-9
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-33
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-27
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-37
Instrument panel................................................. 2-4, 2-43
Intelligent Key system ....................................... 3-3, 3-13 Battery replacement ............................................ 8-23
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-14
Key operating range ............................................ 3-15
Key operation ........................................................ 3-16
Warning signals.................................................... 3-19
Interior light control switch ....................................... 2-57
Interior light replacement........................................... 8-27
Interior lights................................................................. 2-56
iPod
®player operation................................... 4-77, 4-96
ISOFIX child restraint................................................. 1-28
J
Jump starting................................................................ 6-10
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system)................................................................ 3-21
Keys.................................................................................. 3-3 For Intelligent Key system......................... 3-3, 3-13
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels........................................ 1-59
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-10
Emission control information label................... 9-10
Engine serial number.............................................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........... 9-9
Tire and Loading Information label ....... 8-31, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................... 9-8
LATCH system............................................................. 1-28
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-11
Lift gate.......................................................................... 3-26
Light Air bag warning light........................................... 1-59
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-25
Cargo lights........................................................... 2-58
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-38
Headlight switch................................................... 2-33
Headlights bulb replacement............................ 8-26
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-16
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-57
Interior lights.......................................................... 2-56
Map lights .............................................................. 2-56
Mood lights............................................................ 2-58
Replacement.......................................................... 8-25
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-58
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-12
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-33
10-3