IDENTIFICATION INFORMATIONGI-25
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VQ35DE
CVT NumberINFOID:0000000009462988
DimensionsINFOID:0000000009462989
Unit:mm (in)
Wheels & TiresINFOID:0000000009462990
Unit:mm (in)
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Overall length 4863 (191.5)
Overall width 1,830 (72.0)
Overall height QR25DE 1,471 (57.9)
VQ35DE 1,477 (58.1)
Front tread 16” and 17” tires 1,585 (62.4)
18” tires 1,575 (62.0)
Rear tread 16” and 17” tires 1,585 (62.4)
18” tires 1,575 (62.0)
Wheelbase 2,775 (109.3)
Conventional Spare
Road wheel/offset mm (in) 16 X 7.0J Steel/50 (1.97)
16 X 7.0J Cast Aluminum/50 (1.97)
17 X 7.5J Cast Aluminum/50 (1.97)
18 X 7.5J Cast Aluminum/55 (2.17) T135/70D16
Tire size P215/60R16
P215/55R17
P235/45R18
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TOW TRUCK TOWING
TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck TowingINFOID:0000000009463008
CAUTION:
• Never tow a CVT model with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the
rear wheels raised, always use towi ng dollies under the front wheels.
• Never tow a CVT model from the rear (that is backw ard) with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.
NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving
(front) wheels off the ground.
CAUTION:
• Always release the parking brake when towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised with the rear wheels on the
ground.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)INFOID:0000000009463009
FRONT
WARNING:
• Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
• Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury.
Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:
• Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
• Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehi-
cle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
• Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
• Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or
cooling systems.
• Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps ar e not recommended for use in vehicle towing or
recovery.
CVT
To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle's
drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacture's recommendations when using their product.
If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow , mud, etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
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TOW TRUCK TOWINGGI-37
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3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward. Shift back and forth between R (reverse) and D (drive).
Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.
Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D.
Do not spin the tires above 35 m.p.h. (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle can not be freed after a few tries, cont act a professional towing service to remove the vehi-
cle.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCEMA-5
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : Explana
tion of General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000009464530
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have their NISSAN dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. MA-39
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. MA-39
Tire rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). MA-39
Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nents Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age. WT-57
Wheel alignment and
balance If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road,
or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds,
wheel balancing may be needed. For additional information regarding tires, refer
to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada)
in the NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet. FSU-25
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate properly. Also make sure that
all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure that the secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for lu-
brication frequently. MA-45, "LOCKS, HING-
ES AND HOOD LATCH :
Lubricating"
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and oth-
er lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlamp
aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. EXL-122
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak. —
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering condition,
such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
14. Lift down the vehicle.
15. Stop the engine.
WHEELS
WHEELS : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464574
ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other dam age. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel
runout.
3. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use center hole cone -type clamping machines to
hold the wheel assembly during tire removal/installation or
balancing. Damage to the wheel finish, cladding or chrome
may occur. Use only rim-type or universal lug-type clamp-
ing machines to hold the wheel assembly.
a. Set dial indicator as shown.
b. Check runout, if lateral runout (A) or radial runout (B) exceeds the limit, install a new wheel.
STEEL WHEEL
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other dam age. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel
runout.
a. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount on a balancer machine.
b. Set two dial indicators as shown.
c. Set each dial indicator to “0”.
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum nega- tive value.
Add the two values to determine total runout.
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the
maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel. Lateral Deflection (A) Refer to
WT-60, "Road Wheel"
.
Vertical Deflection (B) Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel"
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Lateral deflection (A) = (W+X)/2
Vertical deflection (B) = (Y+Z)/2
Lateral Deflection (A) Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel"
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Vertical Deflection (B) Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel"
.
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
4. If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), installtwo balance weight sheets in line with each other as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not install one balance weight sheet on top another.
5. Start balancer machine again.
6. Install balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the bal- ancer machine indication position (angle).
CAUTION:
Do not install more than two balance weights.
7. Start balancer machine. Make sure that inner and outer residual imbalance values are 5 g (0.17 oz) each or below.
8. If either residual imbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.17 oz), repeat installation procedures.
TIRE ROTATION
• Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service intervals.
Refer to MA-7, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Introduction of Periodic
Maintenance".
• When installing the wheel, tighten wheel nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
• When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
• Be careful not to tighten wheel nut at torque exceeding the criteria for preventing strain of disc rotor.
• Use NISSAN genuine wheel nuts for aluminum wheels.
• Perform the ID registration, after tire rotation. Refer to WT-25, "Work Procedure"
.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS
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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
• Make sure that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is between
the MAX and MIN lines.
• Visually check around the reservoir tank for brake fluid leakage.
• If the brake fluid level is excessively low, check the brake system for leakage.
• If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after parking brake
pedal is released, check the brake system for brake fluid leakage.
BRAKE LINE
1. Check brake line (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Wheel balance Dynamic (At flange) Static (At flange)
Maximum allowable im-
balance Refer to
WT-55, "Adjustment"
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Wheel nut tightening
torque : 113 N·m (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb)
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
General PrecautionsINFOID:0000000009460673
• When installing each rubber part, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with
tires on ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated posi-
tions.
• After installing removed suspensi on parts, check wheel alignment.
• Do not jack up at the trailing arm and lateral link.
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000009460674
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the sy mptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"WT-52, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-52, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
Symptom REAR AXLE Noise
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Shake ×× ××
Vibration ×× ×
Shimmy ×× ××
Shudder ×××
Poor quality ride or handling × × ×××
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