
9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......9-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-6
Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............9-7
Specifications .....................................9-8
Engine ........................................9-8
Wheels and tires ...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights ........................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification .............................. 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................. 9-10
Engine serial number ........................... 9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ....................9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11Tire and loading information label
................9-12
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) ............................... 9-12
Installing front license plate (if so equipped) .........9-12
Vehicle loading information ........................9-13
Terms ........................................ 9-13
Determining vehicle load capacity . . .............9-13
Loading tips .................................. 9-15
Measurement of weights .......................9-16
Towing a trailer ................................... 9-16
Flat towing .................................... 9-16
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-17
Emission control system warranty ..................9-18
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-18
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-19
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-20

Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Automatic transmission fluid ———• 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 cov-
ered by the warranty.
• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
• See your NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for service.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
• See your NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for service.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 7/8 Gal3/4 Gal3.5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is
used in vehicles that are not designed
to run on E-85.
● Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● 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 ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty. For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section.
Gasoline specifications
NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-
cations where it is available. Many of the automo-
bile manufacturers developed this specification
to improve emission control system and vehicle
performance. Ask your service station manager if
the gasoline meets the WWFC specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformu-
lated 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 oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxy-
genates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol
with or without advertising their presence.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of
which the oxygenate content and the fuel com-
patibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily de-
termined. 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 other than
methanol blend is used, it should con-
tain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
● E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy-
genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.
9-4Technical and consumer information

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide” for the mainte-
nance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if so
equipped) REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil Type R or the exact equiva-
lents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
Technical and consumer information9-7

DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information9-17

Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model
year and prior can be purchased. A Genuine
NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of
service and repair information for your vehicle.
This manual is the same one used by the factory-
trained technicians working at NISSAN dealer-
ships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this model
year and prior, please contact your nearest
NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and loca-
tion of a NISSAN dealer in your area, call the
NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-387-0122
and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist
you.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
9-20Technical and consumer information

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

Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-11
Power door locks ...............3-4
Lowfuelwarninglight...............2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-9
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunctionindicatorlight............2-11
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-26
Map pocket ....................2-21
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-18
Mirror Inside mirror .................3-14
Outside mirror control ............3-15
Outside mirrors ...............3-15
Vanity mirror .................3-14
Mirrors ......................3-14
Multi-remote control system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-6 N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system .................2-13,3-2,5-7
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall...................4-49
Outside mirror control ..............3-15
Outside mirrors .................3-15
Overdrive switch .................5-12
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-14
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-18
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-46Power
Power door locks ...............3-4
Poweroutlet.................2-21
Power rear windows .............2-26
Power steering system ...........5-19
Power windows ...............2-24
Rear power windows ............2-26
Poweroutlet...................2-21
Power steering ..................5-19
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-18,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-18,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-40
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-45
FM-AM
radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-31
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-35
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-44
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-19
Rear power windows ..............2-26
Rearseat......................1-4
RearView Monitor ..............4-2,4-3
10-4