CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
B, add coolant to the MAX level
A. 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
A.
This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) . The life expectancy of
the factory-fill coolant is 105,000 miles
(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will re-
duce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
Refer to the NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide for more details.
The engine coolant reservoir is a pressur-
ized tank. When installing the cap, tighten
it until a clicking sound is heard.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
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 en-
gine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator or engine
coolant reservoir 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 the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
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8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent.
CAUTION
●Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water. ●
Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
● Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic
accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone
chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) 2. Vehicle
is not driven regularly and/or only driven
short distances. In these cases, the battery
may need to be charged to maintain battery
health.
WARNING
● Do not expose the battery to flames, an
electrical spark or a cigarette. Hydrogen
gas generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Explosive gases can cause blind-
ness or injury. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or
painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can
cause blindness or injury. After touch-
ing a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid contacts
your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce battery
life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
● When working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
cessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
BATTERY
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 14-1/2 Gal12-1/8 Gal 55 L • Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
• For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
Engine oil Drain and refill
QR25DE With oil filter
change 5-1/8 qt
4-1/4 qt4.6 L•Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivelant
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20
•For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this
section.
•As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petro-
leum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements
necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without oil
filter change 4-3/4 qt
4 qt4.3 L
Cooling system With reservoir 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal6.7 L •Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ———•Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Do-it-yourself”
section.
•Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
•Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission
fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the
CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
Differential gear oil ———•Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5
, viscosity SAE 80W-90
•For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
above 32 F (0°C)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake. 5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h). ●
Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
● When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
9-26Technical and consumer information
Cold weather driving...............5-50
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-48,4-52,4-57,4-62
Console box ...................2-47
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-26,4-35
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-29
Cupholders...................2-45
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-37
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-34
Dimensions and weights .............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-37
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4 Door locks
.....................3-5
Drivebelt.....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-50
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-37
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-29
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-15
Block heater .................5-51
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine ..........5-15,5-16
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2Extended storage switch
............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-44
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid.............7-5
Fluid Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................
9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-38
Forward Collision Warning system .......5-31
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-37
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-28,3-27
Fuses .......................8-21
Fusible links ...................8-22
10-2
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
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-35
Headlight control switch ..........2-35
Hill descent control switch .........2-41
Ignition switch ................5-10
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-34
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-33
Turn signal switch ..............2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-40
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-32
T
Tachometer ....................2-4
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ..........2-31,3-4,5-11,5-15
Three-waycatalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ...................6-5
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-31
Tirerotation..................8-40
Types of tires .................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-28
Wheels and tires ...............8-31
Wheel/tire size .................9-9 Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Toptetherstrapchildrestraint .........1-26
Towing Flattowing..................9-27
Towing load/specification ..........9-22
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailertowing.................9-18
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .....2-57
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turn signal switch ................2-38
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-28
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-65,4-67
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-31
Variable voltage control system .........8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-40 Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
.....5-44
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
Vehicle loading information ...........9-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-16
Vehicle security system .............2-30
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start . .2-31, 3-4, 5-11, 5-15
Ventilators ....................4-25
Visors.......................3-30
Voice Prompt Interrupt ..........4-82,4-93
Voice recognition system ............4-98
W
W
arning Airbagwarninglight.........1-56,2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light .....2-9,2-10
Battery charge warning light ........2-10
Brakewarninglight .............2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Lowfuelwarninglight ........2-12,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-28
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Seat belt warning light ............2-13
Vehicle security system ...........2-30
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-56
Warninglights...................2-9
10-6