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2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
*1line.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check
the distilled water level by looking directly
above the cell; the condition
*Aindicates
OK and the conditions
*Bneeds more to
be added.
3. Tighten cell plugs
*3.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
JUMP STARTINGGUID-06FBEC53-7C13-4B82-AE54-CAF12DA1697CIf jump starting is necessary, see ªJump startingº
(P.6-14) . If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be replaced.
Contact a NISSAN dealer.
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CAUTION
. Do not ground accessories directly
to the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
. Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system measures
the amount of electrical discharge from the
battery and controls voltage generated by the
generator.
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VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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VQ37VHR engine
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Alternator
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Drive belt auto-tensioner
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate unex-
pectedly.1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or loose, have it replaced
or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belt condition checked regularly.
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WARNING
Be sure the engine and the ignition
switch are off and that the parking
brake is engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS
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REPLACING SPARK PLUGSGUID-0359E55E-51E2-4ACB-A2A9-1765BDAD8C12If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer
for servicing.
Iridium-tipped spark plugsGUID-596B34FC-64FF-4C1D-B407-1D9F9F2A841DIt is not necessary to replace the iridium-tipped
spark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance schedule in ªNISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guideº, but do not
reuse them by cleaning or regapping.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
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Remove the retainers*1as illustrated and pull
out the filter element
*2.
The filter element should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
intervals. See ªNISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guideº for maintenance intervals. When
replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.
WARNING
.
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If it
is not there, and the engine back-
fires, you could be burned. Do not
drive with the air cleaner removed,
and be careful when working on the
engine with the air cleaner removed.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body or attempt to start the engine
with the air cleaner removed. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
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AIR CLEANER
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CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF or LOCK position and the headlight
switch is turned to OFF. 2. Open the engine hood and remove the
cover on the battery and the fuse/fusible link
holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller located in the passenger compartment fuse box.
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5. If the fuse is open*A, replace it with a new
fuse
*B. Spare fuses are stored in the
passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
Fusible linksGUID-A55E79C4-7290-4054-99DD-46FA7A621AD1If any electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace only with genuine NISSAN parts.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants...
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Fuel information ...
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Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
....................... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
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Specifications ...
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..... 9-8
Engine ...
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Wheels and tires ...
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Dimensions ...
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9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
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Vehicle identification ...
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ...
.................. 9-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ...
....... 9-11
Engine serial number ...
....................................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
.................... 9-12
Emission control information label ...
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Tire and Loading Information label ...
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Air conditioner specification label ...
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Installing front license plate ...
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Except for NISMO models ...
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For NISMO models ...
.......................................................... 9-16 Removing air deflectors (except for
NISMO models)
...
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Vehicle loading information ...
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Terms ...
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Vehicle load capacity ...
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Loading tips ...
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Measurement of weights ...
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Towing a trailer ...
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Flat towing ...
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Automatic transmission ...
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Manual transmission ...
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Uniform tire quality grading ...
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Treadwear ...
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Traction AA, A, B and C ...
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Temperature A, B and C ...
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Emission control system warranty ...
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Reporting safety defects ...
..................................................... 9-23
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ...
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Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
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Owner's Manual/Service Manual order information ...
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9-2Technical and consumer information
GUID-80082F43-58D6-4C2E-8F86-1E99B1A7B004The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19 gal 15-7/8 gal 71.9See ªFuel informationº (P.9-4) .
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change
5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9.
For additional information, see ªEngine oilº (P.8-10) for changing engine oil.
. NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
. For additional information, see ªEngine oil and oil filter recommendationº (P.9-6).
Without oil filter change
4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Cooling system With reservoirAutomatic transmission
model
9-5/8 qt 8 qt
9.1
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Manual transmission
model 9-3/4 qt 8-1/8 qt
9.2
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ÐÐÐ.
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will
cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and
may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN
new vehicle limited warranty.
Manual transmission gear oil ÐÐÐ.
Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4,
Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil ÐÐÐFor AT and NISMO models:
.
API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
. See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
Except for AT and NISMO models:
. 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).
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-
yourselfº section..
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
. DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS
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FUEL INFORMATIONGUID-BA85EEE0-9A81-4211-8927-2E98DFC15FE1
VQ37VHR engineGUID-1D69ED9E-74E3-4CD3-9D5C-1C6B04232E0DUse unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 96) .
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91)
may be temporarily used, but only under the
following precautions:
.Have the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium gasoline as soon as
possible.
. Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration.
Use unleaded premium gasoline for max-
imum vehicle performance.
CAUTION
. Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control system, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way cat-
alyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the
emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
Gasoline specificationsGUID-6509BE20-CA4B-49F4-8B47-14F6CFFAAB8FNISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) speci-
fications where it is available. Many of the
automobile manufacturers developed this spe-
cification to improve emission system and
vehicle performance. Ask your service station
manager if the gasoline meets the World-Wide
Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifications.
Reformulated gasolineGUID-6E710A98-6E80-458D-AAAE-619C788A9415Some fuel suppliers are now producing refor-
mulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN
supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug-
gests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.
Gasoline containing oxygenatesGUID-ED701BDF-9E71-405C-BC2D-FF17B0BCAF54Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and metha-
nol with or without advertising their presence.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels
of which the oxygenate content and the fuel
compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily
determined. If in doubt, ask your service station
manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.
.The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
. If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a
methanol blend, is used, it should
contain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
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.E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the NISSAN New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in NISSAN
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems such as
engine stalling or hard hot starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, im-
mediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a
fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.E-15 fuelGUID-7B3640EC-E445-4D85-8129-2A0AFD3A8BB8E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-
15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S.
government regulations require fuel ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified with small,
square, orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
E-85 fuelGUID-E7B10EF3-39A7-453E-88D9-EEE052384533E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Aftermarket fuel additivesGUID-1BF1290E-684C-4F12-91AB-B03775F5F8BBNISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel injector
cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tipsGUID-7FA66B9E-C735-4D5A-B9A7-0D150B6F3118Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking,
after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause
excessive fuel consumption or damage to the
engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer or other competent service
facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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