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
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-11
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) 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 .................................... 8-19
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-23
Battery replacement .............................. 8-25
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-27
Lights ........................................... 8-28
Headlights .................................... 8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-29
Exterior
and interior lights ....................... 8-30
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-32
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-32
Tire labeling ................................... 8-36
Types of tires .................................. 8-38
Tire chains .................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry of air-
borne dust and pollen particles and reduces
some objectionable outside odors. The filter is
located behind the trim panel near the accelera-
tor pedal. Refer to the “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide” for change intervals.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer.
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
fluid 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 fluid or a mild detergent. Then rinse
the blades with clear water. If your windshield is
still not clear after cleaning the blades and using
the wiper, install new windshield wiper blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can dam-
age the windshield and impair driver
vision.
Type A
LDI2348
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-27
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-25
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-25
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fueloctanerating...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loosefuelcapwarning ........2-4,3-25
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-23
G
Gascap .....................3-25
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-3
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip computer .................2-7
Trip odometer .................2-4
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-37
Gloveboxlock..................2-37
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®.............4-68,4-83,4-93
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-26 Headlight control switch
............2-26
Headlights ....................8-28
Head restraints ..................1-5
Heated seats ...................2-30
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-16,4-25
Heater operation ...........4-18,4-26
Hood release ...................3-23
Horn .......................2-30
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ......2-23,3-4,5-10,5-13
Important vehicle information label .......9-12
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-27
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-30
Inside mirror ...................3-29
Instrument brightness control ..........2-29
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-29
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanicalkey ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-16
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22 Interiorlight................2-44,2-45
Interior trunk lid release
.............3-24
iPod® Player ...............4-56,4-58
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-25
K
eyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-16
Keys, For Intelligent Key system ........3-10
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-12
Emission control information label .....9-12
Engine serial number ............9-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-12
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-51
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-51, 2-17
10-3