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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
........................................................ 8-2
Scheduled 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
QR25DE engine ...
.................................................................. 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 and filter ...
.......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ...
............ 8-11
Brake fluid ...
........................................................................\
........ 8-11
Window washer fluid ...
............................................................ 8-12
Battery ...
........................................................................\
............... 8-13
Jump starting ...
..................................................................... 8-14
Drive belts ...
........................................................................\
........ 8-14
Spark plugs ...
........................................................................\
..... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ...
.................................................... 8-15 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 indicators ...
.......................................... 8-18
Fuses ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-19
Engine compartment ...
..................................................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ...
.............................................. 8-20
Battery replacement ...
.............................................................. 8-22
Keyfob ...
........................................................................\
....... 8-22
Lights ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-24
Headlights ...
........................................................................\
8-25
Exterior and interior lights ...
............................................ 8-26
Wheels and tires ...
................................................................... 8-29
Tire pressure ...
................................................................... 8-29
Tire labeling ...
..................................................................... 8-32
Types of tires ...
................................................................... 8-34
Tire chains ...
....................................................................... 8-35
Changing wheels and tires ...
.......................................... 8-36
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8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
affect warranty coverage.If in doubt about
any servicing, we recommend that it be
done by a NISSAN dealer.
S35-D-110201-0FD69969-98CF-4B76-993A-772AC6053520
SDI2127
QR25DE ENGINES35-D-110201-CE045E86-1FAB-4B03-A2FF-59AEDA4CE6821. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Drive belt location 7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Battery
10. Fuse/fusible link holder
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2130
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line
*1or the brake warning
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
fluid up to the MAX line
*2. If fluid must be
added frequently, the system should be checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
S35-D-110201-08AB7E18-0AB2-4479-9BCC-2BAE1A25E985
SDI2132
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally.
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 water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
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
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8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1865
Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle*A.
This may cause improper windshield washer
operation. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any
objects with a needle or small pin
*B. Be
careful not to damage the nozzle.
S35-D-110201-1FC3D998-09C7-4922-B13A-8E5CB6338E4AContact a NISSAN dealer if checking or
replacement is required.S35-D-110201-B17410A9-2500-4B28-BA04-D63D7380523CIf the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKESS35-D-110201-028DE896-EA01-45A9-899A-FB7698AAB5E4Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the
brake pedal is applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake
system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.
BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORSS35-D-110201-8E781783-BE59-4675-AE08-8F80EAB3AD6DThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear warning
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise
may be heard. Occasional brake noise during
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE BRAKES
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9-2Technical and consumer information
S35-D-110201-7D21A931-27C1-4A22-AAA3-BC246AE0D4F9The 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 15-7/8 gal 13-1/4 gal 60 See “Fuel recommendation” (P.9-3).
Engine oil See “Engine oil” (P.8-9) for changing engine oil.
.
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
recommendation” (P.9-5).
Drain and refill With oil filter change
5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Without oil filter change 4-3/4 qt 4 qt4.5
Cooling system Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
With reservoir 7-3/4 qt 6-3/8 qt 7.3
Reservoir 3/4 qt 5/8 qt0.75
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— —.
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 328F (08C).
Transfer oil —— —Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API
GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section..
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 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
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
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) . 6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
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.
. When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) . .
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
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
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
vehicle.
.Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)...
............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-45
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-45
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-46
Front-seat mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag system ...
....................................................... 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ...
............. 1-50
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-52
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-53, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
....................................... 4-8
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-11
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-11, 9-6
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
............................................... 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ...
...................... 2-10
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-39
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-4
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-12
Audio system ...
................................................................ 4-12
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-38 Automatic
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-4
Average speed (MPH or km/h) ...
............................... 2-23
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) ...
.......................................... 3-10
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-13
Battery replacement, Keyfob ...
............................. 8-22
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-32
Keyfob battery replacement ...
............................... 8-22
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-11
Belts (See drive belts) ...
............................................... 8-14
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...
................ 4-41
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-35
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-26
Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-17
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule ...
....................................................... 5-19
Brightness control Instrument panel ...
...................................................... 2-8
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-40
Cargo cover ...
.................................................................. 2-38
Cargo light ...
.................................................................... 2-46
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ...
.............. 4-38 Ceiling light
...
................................................................... 2-45
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-21
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-35
LATCH system ...
...................................................... 1-22
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-21
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock ...
......................................... 3-5
Chimes, Audible reminders ...
...................................... 2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock ...
...................................................... 2-24, 4-23, 4-31
Coat hooks ...
................................................................... 2-40
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-25, 4-33
Console box ...
................................................................. 2-37
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls ...
............... 4-38
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover ...
.................................................... 2-38
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-17
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-34
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
................................... 5-10, 5-12D
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ...
........................................................... 2-30
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
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10-2
Drive belts...
..................................................................... 8-14
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
........................................ 5-21
Cold weather driving ...
........................................... 5-29
Distance (miles or km) ...
........................................ 2-24
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................. 5-10, 5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving ...
..................... 5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
Safety precautions ...
.................................................. 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-20
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-24
Electric power steering system ...
............................... 5-25
Electric power steering warning light ...
.................... 2-11
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-26
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-11
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-19
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 ...
...................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-6
Engine compartment check locations ...
................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ...
........................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ...
..................................... 6-11 Starting the engine
...
.............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning ...
............................... 2-20
Exterior light indicator ...
................................................ 2-14
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
....................................... 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
....... 6-2
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing ...
.................................................................... 9-24
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ...
......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid ...
.......................................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ...
.... 4-22
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................................... 4-30
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-32
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-46
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Fuel economy ...
........................................................ 5-20
Fuel octane rating ...
................................................... 9-3 Fuel recommendation
...
............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ...
......................................................... 3-11
Fuel-filler door ...
....................................................... 3-11
Gauge ...
........................................................................ 2-7
Loose fuel cap warning ...
........................... 2-19, 3-12
Fuel efficient driving tips ...
........................................... 5-19
Fuses ...
.............................................................................. 8-19
Fusible links ...
.................................................................. 8-20G
Gas cap ...
......................................................................... 3-11
Gauge ...
.............................................................................. 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ...
................................................................ 2-7
Tachometer ...
............................................................... 2-6
Trip computer ...
........................................................ 2-22
General maintenance ...
................................................... 8-2
Glove box ...
...................................................................... 2-36
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®...
............... 4-41
Hazard warning flasher switch ...
................................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ...
........................................... 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement ...
................................................. 8-25
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-31
Heater Heater and air conditioner operation ...
................. 4-8
Hood release ...
.................................................................. 3-9
Hook Coat hooks ...
............................................................ 2-40
Luggage hook ...
....................................................... 2-39
Utility hook ...
............................................................. 2-40
Horn ...
................................................................................ 2-33
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