Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp
and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installationUse a cloth to protect the housing.
SDI1805
Interior light
LDI2044
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-31
To replace the bulbs in the rear combination light:
1Remove the rear combination light mounting
bolts.
2Carefully remove the gasket protector.
3Pull rear combination light toward the rear of
the vehicle and disconnect the rear combi-
nation light connector to remove the assem-
bly.
Remove bulbs by turning counterclockwise and
replace with new bulbs.
To replace the high-mounted stop light bulb1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Rear combination light
LDI2374
High-mounted stop light (Type A) (if so equipped):
LDI2071
8-32Maintenance and do-it-yourself
2. Remove the lens cover of the high-mountedstop light by inserting an appropriate re-
mover tool between the top of the lens cover
(the side not touching the glass of the rear
door) and the vehicle
A. Pull toward you.
3. After the cover is removed, disconnect the harness connector and remove the high-
mounted stop light bulb
Bby rotating it
counterclockwise.
4. Replace with new bulb and reinstall cover.
To replace the luggage compartment light bulb:1. Remove the light
Awith a suitable tool.
2. Remove the cover
B.
3. Replace the bulb.
License plate light
JVC0014X
Luggage compartment light
JVM0007X
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-33
1. Wear indicator
2. Location mark
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
●Tires should be periodically inspected
for wear, cracking, bulging or objects
caught in the tread. If excessive wear,
cracks, bulging or deep cuts are found,
the tire(s) should be replaced. ●
The original tires have built-in tread
wear indicators. When the wear indica-
tors are visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
● Tires degrade with age and use. Have
tires, including the spare, over 6 years
old checked by a qualified technician
because some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as necessary
to prevent tire failure and possible per-
sonal injury.
● Improper service of the spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it is
necessary to repair the spare tire, con-
tact a NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Tire Safety Information”
in the Warranty Information Booklet.Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
● The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-
tire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these ef-
fects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
● If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics and/or in-
terference with the brake discs/drums.
Such interference can lead to de-
creased braking efficiency and/or early
brake pad/shoe wear. Refer to “Wheels
and tires” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this
manual for wheel off-set dimensions.
WDI0259
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-41
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 10-7/8 Gal9 Gal41.0 L For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill
HR16DE With oil filter
change 3-3/4 qt
3-1/8 qt3.5 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
•For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil
filter change 3-3/8 qt
2-7/8 qt3.2 L
Cooling system A/T Model With reservoir 1-3/4 Gal 1-1/2 Gal6.6 L • Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality
• Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order
to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system
caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs
for incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-
genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty even if
such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Cooling system M/T Model With reservoir 1-3/4 Gal 1-1/2 Gal6.7 L • Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality
• Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order
to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system
caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs
for incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-
genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty even if
such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Manual transmission gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN gear oil HQ Multi 75W-85, or equivalent
• If Genuine NISSAN gear oil (HQ-multi) is not available, API GL-4, Viscos-
ity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use
Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information
●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 avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in NISSAN ve-
hicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine stall-
ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-
eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.
E–15 fuel
E-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. gov-
ernment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified with small, square, orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
E–85 fuel
E-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 in your vehicle. U.S. government
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 additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec-
tor 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 solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If youdetect 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 may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
Technical and consumer information9-5
Due to legal requirements in some Canadian
Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or the
battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to
a “not ready” condition. Before taking the I/M test,
check the vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition switch in the
ON position without starting the engine. If the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady
for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the
I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
Technical and consumer information9-19
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-20
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-40
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-47
Side and curtain (See supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air
bag system) .................1-52
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-54
Airbagwarninglight...........1-55,2-10
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-55, 2-10
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-10,4-18
Air conditioner service ...........4-23
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Filter .....................8-17
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-7, 4-15
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-23
Airflowcharts..............4-11,4-19
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-13
Anchor point locations .............1-22
Antenna .....................4-45
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-20
Audible reminders ...............2-12 Audio system
..................4-23
AMradioreception.............4-24
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-34,4-38
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-31
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-35
FMradioreception.............4-23
iPod® Player ................4-42
iPod® player operation ...........4-42
Radio ....................4-23
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-44
USB interface ................4-40
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-40
Automatic Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-10
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-11
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
AUXjack.................4-35,4-39
B
Battery ..................5-24,8-13
Chargewarninglight.............2-8
Battery replacement Keyfob ...................8-24
Before starting the engine ............5-7
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-15 Block heater
Engine ....................5-25
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system ....4-46
Boosterseats..................1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-20
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-19
Brakewarninglight..............2-8
Brakewearindicators........2-12,8-19
Parking brake operation ..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-19
Brake fluid ....................8-12
Brakes ......................8-19
Brake system ..................5-19
Break-inschedule ...............5-16
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-18
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulbreplacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-45
CDcareandcleaning .............4-43
CD player (See audio system) .....4-34,4-38