∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Check that all doors are closed.
∙ Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shif t lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shif t lever is in any of the
driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by placing the
ignition switch in the START position.
Release the key when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and hold it and then crank the
engine. Release the key and the ac-
celerator pedal when the engine
starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel- erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for
5–6 seconds. Af ter cranking the en-
gine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine
with your foot off
the accelerator pedal by turning the
ignition key to the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check
the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marksB. This is the
normal operating oil level range. If the
oil level is below the L (Low) mark
A,
remove the oil filler cap and pour rec-
ommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the sever-
ity of operating conditions.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it
reaches operating temperature, then
turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
Bby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
A.
5. Remove the drain plug
Awith a
wrench by turning it counterclockwise
and completely drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove
and replace it at this time. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
engine oil filter” in this section.
∙ Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
∙ Check your local regulations.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakagearound the drain plug and oil filter. Cor-
rect as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil
filter
B.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
gine oil by removing the oil filler cap
A
if necessary.
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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 recom-
mended 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 outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ towing a trailer
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type S (KLH00-
PAGSO) or the exact equivalents.
CD player (See audio system)....4-40,4-47
Childrestraints ...........1-19, 1-19, 1-21 Precautions on child
restraints............1-22, 1-24, 1-28
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-23
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-23
Chimes, audible reminders ..........2-17
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System)......................4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System)..................4-38,4-39
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-33
Compact disc (CD) player .......4-40,4-47
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-8,5-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-8,5-12
Control panel buttons .............4-4
Brightness/contrast button .......4-9
Settingbutton................4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-62
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-19
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-18
Cupholders ..................2-28 D
Daytimelightsystem.............2-22
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-21
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-23
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-4
Door locks ....................3-4
Door open warning light ...........2-11
Doors .......................3-3
D-ring ...................2-29,10-16
Drivebelt ....................8-15
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-33
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-8,5-12
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-11
E
Economy - fuel .................5-21
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9Checking engine coolant level
......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-4
Engine cooling system ..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-11
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Engine serial number ..........10-10
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-10
Engine Block Heater .............5-35
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch...........8-21
F
Flasher
s
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-2,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-5
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Engine coolant ...............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
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Headlight and turn signal switch....2-21
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-21
Headlights .................8-24
Interiorlight.............2-32,2-34
Lightbulbs.................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-13
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-41
Security indicator light ..........2-16
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-9,2-15
Lights......................8-24 Maplights..................2-33
Lock Door locks ..................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-15
Gloveboxlock...............2-28
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Lowfuelwarninglight.............2-11
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-13
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-18 Under the hood and vehicle
.......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-33
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-23
Mirror Outsidemirrors ..............3-19
Rearview...................3-19
Mirrors......................3-19
Mobile apps ...................4-63
N
NissanConnect® ................4-63
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-19,5-9
NISSAN voice recognition system .....4-86
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
Odometer ....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-7Engine oil
...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
One shot call ...............4-69,4-79
Outsidemirrors ................3-19
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-12
Owner's manual order form ........10-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-22
P
Parking Parking/parkingonhills.........5-23
Parkingbrake..................5-17
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system..................4-65,4-76
Power Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet................2-26
Power steering system ..........5-23
Powerwindows..............2-30
Poweroutlet..................2-26
Powersteering.................5-23
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats...............1-22, 1-24, 1-28
Precautions on child
restraints............1-22, 1-24, 1-28
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-32
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