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
4-speed automatic transmission fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-12
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system .....................8-15
Drive belt ........................................ 8-16Spark plugs
...................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-18
Cleaning ..................................... 8-18
Replacing .................................... 8-19
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
Fuses ........................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................... 8-21
Passenger compartment .......................8-22
Battery replacement .............................. 8-23
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-24
Lights ........................................... 8-26
Headlights .................................... 8-26
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels
and tires ................................. 8-32
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-32
Tire labeling ................................... 8-35
Types of tires .................................. 8-38
Tire chains .................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39
KEYFOB (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:1. Remove the screw
A. 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner
Band twist it to separate the upper
part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. ●Do not touch the internal circuit and elec-
tric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.
● Make sure that the + side faces the bot-
tom of the case
C.
Recommended battery: CR1620 or equivalent. 4. Close the lid and install the screw securely.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for
replacement.
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 10 m (33 ft)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® (if so
equipped)
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-
lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key.
2. Insert a small screwdriver
Ainto the slitB
of the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equiva-
lent.
●Do not touch the internal circuit and elec-
tric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.
SDI2134A
8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-26
Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Fueloctanerating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loosefuelcapwarning ........2-6,3-26
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusiblelinks ...................8-21
G
Gascap .....................3-26
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer .................2-9
Trip odometer .................2-5
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-30
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-68,4-82
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-23
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-23
Headlights....................8-26
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-15
Heater operation ...............4-17
Hood release ...................3-23
Horn .......................2-26 I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-11
Immobilizer system ......2-20,3-4,5-11,5-14
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
Increasing fuel economy .............5-30
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside mirror ...................3-30
Instrument brightness control ..........2-24
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-24
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interiorlight................2-32,2-33
Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-25
iPod® Player ...............4-54,4-57
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2 Keyfob battery replacement
...........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-17
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Emission control information label .....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-50
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
License plate Installing
the license plate ..........9-11
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-51, 2-17
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulbreplacement..............8-28
Chargewarninglight ............2-14
Fog light switch ...............2-25
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-23
Headlight control switch ..........2-23
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..............2-32,2-33
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-14
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-45
Security indicator light ............2-19
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