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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
5-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-11
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-12
Brake fluid ....................................... 8-12
Brake fluid .................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system .....................8-16
Drive belt ........................................ 8-16
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-17Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-18
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-20
Cleaning ..................................... 8-20
Replacing .................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-24
Battery replacement .............................. 8-26
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-28
Exterior
and interior lights ....................... 8-29
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-33
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-33
Tire labeling ................................... 8-37
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40
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CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swallow
the battery or removed parts.
KEYFOB (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
1Open the lid using a coinA.
2Remove the batteryB.
3Install a new batteryCwith the “+” facing
down.
● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the
battery across the contact points will seri-
ously deplete the storage capacity.
LDI2026
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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●Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as it could cause a malfunction.
● When changing the battery, do not let dust
or oil get on the keyfob.
● There is danger of explosion if a lithium bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then thebutton two or three times to check the key-
fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5. ● An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● The keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
● The operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions. FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Note: Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
HEADLIGHTS
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Be-
cause the headlight assembly must be removed
from the vehicle for bulb replacement, 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.
● DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE
HANDS.
● Do not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture and smoke may enter
the headlight body and affect the per-
formance of the headlight.
● Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
LIGHTS
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FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-23
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-12
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fueloctanerating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loosefuelcapwarning........2-24,3-12
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusiblelinks ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver....................2-58
Gascap .....................3-12
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-7
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
Voltmeter....................2-8
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-45
Gloveboxlock..................2-45
Grocery hooks ..................2-50 H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth ............4-83,4-98,4-109
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-30
Headlight control switch ............2-30
Headlights ....................8-27
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system) ......................4-76
Heated seats ...................2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls.............4-17,4-25,4-32
Heater operation ........4-19,4-26,4-33
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-58
Hood release ...................3-11
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Immobilizer system .........2-26,3-2,5-11
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-23
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-16
Inside mirror ...................3-16
Instrument brightness control ..........2-33
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-33Interiorlight....................2-56
iPod
Player................4-62,4-64
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-26
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-7
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) ..........1-61
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-62, 2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
10-3