2015 NISSAN JUKE Owners Manual


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T wo-wheel drivemodels
T OWING RECOMMENDE DBY
NISSAN
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T wo-Wheel Drive(2WD) models
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NISSAN recommends thatyour vehicle be
towed withthedriving (front)wheels offthe
ground orplace thevehicle onaflat bed truck as
illustrated.
CAUTION
. Never towCVT models withthefront
wheels onthe ground orfour
wheels onthe ground (forward or
backward) ,as this may cause ser- ious
andexpensive damagetothe
transmission. Ifitis necessary to
tow thevehicle withtherear wheels
raised, always usetowing dollies
under thefront wheels.
. When towing CVTmodels withthe
front wheels ontowing dollies:
Push theignition switchtothe
ACC orON position, andsecure
the steering wheelinastraight-
ahead position witharope orsimi-
lar device. Movetheshift lever to
the N(Neutral) position. .
When towing aCVT model withthe
rear wheels onthe ground (ifyou do
not use towing dollies):Always
release theparking brake.
In case ofemergency
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All-wheel drivemodels
All-Wheel Drive(AWD) models
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NISSAN recommends thattowing dolliesbe
used when towing yourvehicle orthe vehicle be
placed onaflat bed truck asillustrated.
CAUTION
Never towAWD models withanyofthe
wheels onthe ground asthis may cause
serious andexpensive damagetothe
powertrain.
VEHICLE RECOVER Y(freeing astuck
vehicle)
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WARNING
. Stand clearofastuck vehicle.
. Donot spin your tires athigh speed.
This could cause themtoexplode
and result inserious injury.Partsof
your vehicle couldalsooverheat
and bedamaged.
Pulling astuck vehicle
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Do not use thetiedown hookfortowing or
vehicle recovery .
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Front (except forNISMO models)
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Front (NISMO models)
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Front :
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1. Remove thehook cover
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bumper withasuitable tool.
2. Securely installtherecovery hook
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illustrated.
Make surethatthehook isproperly securedin
its original position after
use.
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Rear
Rear:
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Do not use thetiedown hooktopull thevehicle.
CAUTION
. Tow chains orcables mustbeat-
tached onlytothe vehicle recovery
hook ormain structural membersof
the vehicle. Otherwise, thevehicle
body willbedamaged.
. Do not use thevehicle tiedown
hook tofree avehicle stuckinsand,
snow, mud,etc.
In case ofemergency
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In case ofemergency
. Never towavehicle usingthevehi-
cle tiedown hookorrecovery hook.
. Always pullthecable straight out
from thefront ofthe vehicle. Never
pull onthe vehicle atan angle.
. Pulling devices shouldberouted so
they donot touch anypart ofthe
suspension, steering,brakeorcool-
ing systems.
. Pulling devices suchasropes or
canvas strapsarenot recommended
for use invehicle towingorrecov-
ery.
Rocking astuck vehicle
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If your vehicle isstuck insand, snow,mud, etc.,
use thefollowing procedure:
1. Turn offthe Vehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)
system.
2. Make surethearea infront andbehind the
vehicle isclear ofobstructions.
3. Turn thesteering wheelrightandlefttoclear
an area around thefront tires.
4. Slowly rockthevehicle forward andback-
ward.
.
Shift back andforth between R(Reverse)
and D(Drive) (Continuously Variable T
ransmission models)or1st and R
(Reverse) (ManualTransmission models).
.
Apply theaccelerator aslittle aspossible
to maintain therocking motion.
.
Release theaccelerator pedalbefore
shifting between Rand D(Continuously
V ariable Transmission models)or1st and
R (Manual Transmission models).
.
Do not spin thetires above 35MPH (55
km/h) .
5. Ifthe vehicle cannotbefreed afterafew
tries, contact aprofessional towingservice
to remove thevehicle.
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7 Appearance andcare
Cleaning exterior...
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W ashing ...
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W axing ...
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Removing spots...
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Underbody ...
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Glass ...
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Wheels ...
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Aluminum alloywheels ...
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Chrome parts...
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Tire dressing ...
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interior...
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Air fresheners ...
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Floor mats ...
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Seat belts ...
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Corrosion protection ...
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Most common factorscontributing to
vehicle corrosion ...
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Environmental factorsinfluence therate
of corrosion ...
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T o protect yourvehicle fromcorrosion ...
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Appeara nceand care
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In order tomaintain theappearance ofyour
vehicle, itis important totake proper careofit.
T o protect thepaint surfaces, washyourvehicle
as soon asyou can:
. after arainfall toprevent possible damage
from acidrain
. after driving oncoastal roads
. when contaminants suchassoot, bird
droppings, treesap, metal particles orbugs
get onthe paint surface
. when dustormud builds uponthe surface
Whenever possible,storeorpark yourvehicle
inside agarage orinacovered area.
When itis necessary topark outside, parkina
shady areaorprotect thevehicle withabody
cover.
Be careful nottoscratch thepaint surface
when putting onorremoving thebody
cover.
W ASHING
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W ash dirtoffthe vehicle withawet sponge and
plenty ofwater. Cleanthevehicle thoroughly
using amild soap, aspecial vehiclesoapor
general purpose dishwashing liquidmixed with
clean, lukewarm (neverhot)water.
CAUTION
. Donot use carwashes thatuseacid
in the detergent. Somecarwashes,
especially brushlessones,usesome
acid forcleaning. Theacid mayreact
with some plastic vehicle compo-
nents, causing themtocrack. This
could affect theirappearance, and
also could cause themnottofunc-
tion properly. Alwayscheckwith
your carwash toconfirm thatacid
is not used.
. Donot wash thevehicle withstrong
household soap,strong chemical
detergents, gasolineorsolvents.
. Do not wash thevehicle indirect
sunlight orwhile thevehicle bodyis
hot, asthe surface maybecome
water-spotted.
. Avoid usingtight-napped orrough
cloths, suchaswashing mitts.Care
must betaken whenremoving
caked-on dirtorother foreign sub-
stances sothe paint surface isnot
scratched ordamaged.
Rinse thevehicle thoroughly withplenty ofclean water.
Inside flanges, seamsandfolds onthe doors,
hatches andhood areparticularly vulnerableto
the effects ofroad salt.Therefore, theseareas
must beregularly cleaned.Makesurethatthe
drain holes inthe lower edgeofthe door are
open. Spray waterunder thebody andinthe
wheel wellstoloosen thedirt and wash away
road salt.
Avoid leaving waterspotsonthe paint surface
by using adamp chamois todry the vehicle.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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Model withrearspoiler
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CAUTION
Do not use anautomatic carwash for
model withrearspoiler. Therear spoiler
may bedamaged.
W AXING
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Regular waxingprotects thepaint surface and
helps retain newvehicle appearance. Polishing
is recommended toremove built-up waxresidue
and toavoid aweathered appearance before
reapplying wax.
A NISSAN dealercanassist youinchoosing the
proper product.
. Wax your vehicle onlyafter athorough
washing. Followtheinstructions supplied
with thewax.
. Donot use awax containing anyabrasives,
cutting compounds orcleaners thatmay
damage thevehicle finish.
Machine compound oraggressive polishingona
base coat/clear coatpaint finish maydullthe
finish orleave swirlmarks.
REMOVING SPOTS
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Remove tarand oilspots, industrial dust,
insects, andtree sapasquickly aspossible
from thepaint surface toavoid lasting damage
or staining. Specialcleaning products are
available ataNISSAN dealerorany automotive
accessory stores.
UNDERBOD Y
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In areas where roadsaltisused inwinter, the
underbody mustbecleaned regularly.This will
prevent dirtand saltfrom building upand
causing theacceleration ofcorrosion onthe
underbody andsuspension. Beforethewinter
period andagain inthe spring, theunderseal
must bechecked and,ifnecessary ,re-treated.
GLASS
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Use glass cleaner toremove smokeanddust
film from theglass surfaces. Itis normal forglass
to become coatedwithafilm after thevehicle is
parked inthe hot sun. Glass cleaner andasoft
cloth willeasily remove thisfilm.
CAUTION
When cleaning theinside ofthe win-
dows, donot use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleanersorchlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners.Theycould da-
mage theelectrical conductors, radio
antenna elements orrear window
defroster elements.
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WHEELS
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W ash thewheels whenwashing thevehicle to
maintain theirappearance.
. Clean theinner sideofthe wheels whenthe
wheel ischanged orthe underside ofthe
vehicle iswashed.
. Inspect wheelrimsregularly fordents or
corrosion. Suchdamage maycause lossof
pressure orpoor sealatthe tirebead.
. NISSAN recommends thattheroad wheels
be waxed toprotect against roadsaltin
areas where itis used during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleanerswhen
washing thewheels.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
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W ash regularly withasponge dampened ina
mild soap solution, especially duringwinter
months inareas where roadsaltisused. Salt
could discolor thewheels ifnot removed.
CAUTION
Follow thedirections belowtoavoid
staining ordiscoloring thewheels:
. Do not use acleaner thatuses
strong acidoralkali contents to
clean thewheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners tothe
wheels whentheyarehot. The
wheel temperature shouldbethe
same asambient temperature.
. Rinse thewheel tocompletely re-
move thecleaner within15minutes
after thecleaner isapplied.
CHROME PARTS
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Clean chrome partsregularly withanon-
abrasive chromepolishtomaintain thefinish.
TIRE DRESSING
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NISSAN doesnotrecommend theuse oftire
dressings. Tiremanufacturers applyacoating to
the tires tohelp reduce discoloration ofthe
rubber. Ifa tire dressing isapplied tothe tires, it
may react withthecoating andform acom-
pound. Thiscompound maycome offthe tire
while driving andstain thevehicle paint.
If you choose touse atire dressing, takethe following
precautions:
. Use awater-based tiredressing. Thecoat-
ing onthe tiredissolves moreeasily withan
oil-based tiredressing.
. Apply alight coat oftire dressing tohelp
prevent itfrom entering thetire tread/
grooves (whereitwould bedifficult to
remove) .
. Wipe offexcess tiredressing usingadry
towel. Makesurethetire dressing is
completely removedfromthetiretread/
grooves.
. Allow thetiredressing todry asrecom-
mended bytire dressing manufacturer.
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