8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-12
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-12
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system .....................8-15
Drive belt ........................................ 8-16
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-16Air cleaner
....................................... 8-17
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-18
Cleaning ..................................... 8-18
Replacing .................................... 8-18
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-23
Battery replacement .............................. 8-24
NISSAN JACKKNIFE KEY (if so equipped) .......8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-28
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels
and tires ................................. 8-31
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-31
Tire labeling ................................... 8-35
Types of tires .................................. 8-37
Tire chains .................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the fog light bulb
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer.
CAUTION
●High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
● When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
● Use the same number and wattage as
originally installed as shown in the
chart.
● Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light
for a long period of time as dust, mois-
ture and smoke may enter the fog light
body and affect the performance of the
fog light.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly* High 65H9
Low 55H11
Park 5W5W
Turn 28/87444
Sidemarker 5WY5W
Front fog lights (if so equipped) 55H11
Daytime running lights ——
Map light (if so equipped)* ——
Personal lights 8P1Y
Courtesy light* ——
Vanity mirror light 1.8—
Cargo light —AL1X
High-mounted stop light* ——
Rear combination light Tail/Stop* 5/217443
Turn 21WY21W
Rear sidemarker 5W5W
Backup (reversing)* 16W16W
License plate light* 5W5W
* See a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
10 Index
A
Active Head Restraint ..............1-6
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Air bag warning labels .............1-56
Airbagwarninglight...........1-56,2-13
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-29
Air conditioner service ...........4-37
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-26,4-35
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-37
Airflowcharts..................4-30
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-30
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna .....................4-77
Anti-lock brake warning light .......2-9,2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-42
Armrests.....................1-12
Around View™ Monitor .............4-15
Audible reminders ...............2-16
Audio system ..................4-37
Bluetooth® audio ..........4-73,4-74 Compact disc (CD)
player
..........4-48,4-52,4-57,4-62
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ..........4-46,4-50,4-54,4-60
Audio System iPod® Player .............4-68,4-70
Audio system Radio ....................4-37
USBinterface............4-64,4-66
Autolightswitch.................2-36
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-52
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-32
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack ....................4-64
B
Battery......................8-13 Charge warning light ............2-10
Before starting the engine ...........5-15
Belt(Seedrivebelt) ..............8-16
Block heater Engine ....................5-51
Bluetooth® audio ............4-73,4-74
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system ..................4-79,4-91
Booster seats ..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-42
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-28
Brake system ................ 5-42Brakewarninglight.............2-10
Brake wear indicators
........2-16,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brakes ......................8-20
Break-in schedule ...............5-35
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-9
Bulb replacement ................8-28
C
Capacities
and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargolight ...................2-56
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-14
Car phone or CB radio .............4-79
CD care and cleaning .............4-75
CD player (See audio system) .4-48, 4-52, 4-57, 4-62
Check tire pressure ...............2-28
Childrestraints.......1-20,1-21,1-22,1-24 Precautions on child
restraints........1-22,1-29,1-34,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Childrestraintwithtoptetherstrap......1-26
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-16
Cleaning exterior and interior ..........7-2
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ....................2-57
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-4
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-47
Gloveboxlock..................2-47
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-79,4-91
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-35
Headlight control switch ............2-35
Headlights ....................8-27
Head restraints Active Head Restraint .............1-6
Headrests ...................1-6
Heated seats ...................2-39
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-26,4-35
Heater operation ...........4-28,4-36
Hill descent control switch ...........2-41
Hill descent control system ...........5-48Hill start assist system
..............5-49
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .......2-57
Hood release ...................3-22
Hook Luggage hook ................2-48
Horn .......................2-38
I
Ignition switch ..................5-10
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-12
Immobilizer system ......2-31,3-4,5-11,5-15
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-37
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .....................2-9
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-32
Inside mirror ...................3-31
Instrument brightness control ..........2-37
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-37
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-20
Warning signals ...............3-20
Interiorlight....................2-55
iPod® Player ...............4-68,4-70
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24 J
Jump starting ...................6-10
K
Keyfob battery replacement ...........
8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-17
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ......3-2,3-11
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-56
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-24
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Liftgate......................3-23
Lift gate release .................3-26
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-56,2-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-28
10-3
Bulb check/instrument panel.........2-9
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
Charge warning light ............2-10
Foglightswitch ...............2-38
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-35
Headlight control switch ..........2-35
Headlights ..................8-27
Interiorlight..................2-55
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Personal lights ................2-56
Security indicator light ............2-15
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-56
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-9
Lights Maplights ..................2-56
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Gloveboxlock................2-47
Lift gate release ...............3-26
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-28,3-27
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-12,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-28
Luggage hook ..................2-48
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-49
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-14
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-48 M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunctionindicatorlight............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-56
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-37
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-32
Inside mirror .................3-31
Outside mirror control ............3-33
Outside mirrors ...............3-33
Vanity mirror .................3-31
Moonroof .....................2-53
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-2
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .............3-3
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system .............2-31,3-4,5-11,5-15
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-98
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5 Odometer
.....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine
oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
One shot call ............4-82,4-82,4-93
Outside mirror control ..............3-33
Outside mirrors .................3-33
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-32
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-32
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-40
Personal lights ..................2-56
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...................4-79,4-91
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-42
Power rear windows .............2-52
Power steering system ...........5-41
Power windows ...............2-50
Rear power windows ............2-52
10-4