Steering wheelCheck for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic ac-
cessories that consume battery power when the
engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only
driven short distances. In these cases, the battery
may need to be charged to maintain battery
health.
Brake fluid level*
Make sure that the brake fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. For addi-
tional information, refer to Exhaust Gas (carbon
monoxide) warning in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Fluid leaks
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. For
additional information, refer to “Appearance and
care” section of this manual.
Windshield-washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
●Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of baking
soda and water.
● Make certain the terminal connections are
clean and securely tightened.
● If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or
longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal cable to prevent discharge.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as: 1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.WARNING
●Do not expose the battery to flames, an
electrical spark or a cigarette. Hydrogen
gas generated by the battery is explo-
sive. Explosive gases can cause blind-
ness or injury. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics or
painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can
cause blindness or injury. After touch-
ing a battery or battery cap, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thoroughly
wash your hands. If the acid contacts
your eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in
the battery is low. Low battery fluid can
cause a higher load on the battery
which can generate heat, reduce battery
life, and in some cases lead to an
explosion.
● When working on or near a battery, al-
ways wear suitable eye protection and
remove all jewelry.
● Battery posts, terminals and related ac-
cessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling. ●
Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
● Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent
caps tight and the battery level.
BATTERY
8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself
10 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment.........1-6
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-36
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-46
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-53
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-63
Airbagwarninglight...........1-63,2-12
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-63, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-28
Air conditioner service ...........4-36
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-25,4-34
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-36
Airflowcharts..................4-29
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-29
Anchor point locations .............1-29
Antenna .....................4-74
Antifreeze ....................5-51
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-42
Apps .......................4-74 Armrests .....................1-8
AroundView®Monitor.............4-14
Audible reminders
...............2-15
Audio system ..................4-36
AMradioreception.............4-37
Bluetooth®audio..........4-70,4-71
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-70,4-71
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-46, 4-51, 4-58
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .............4-44,4-48,4-53
FMradioreception.............4-36
iPod® Player .............4-64,4-67
iPod® player operation .......4-64,4-67
Radio ....................4-36
USB interface ............4-60,4-62
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-60,4-62
Autolight switch .................2-35
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-53
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack ....................4-60
B
Battery ..................5-51,8-14
Chargewarninglight.............2-9
Battery replacement Keyfob ...................8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......8-25,8-26
Before starting the engine ...........5-15
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16 Block heater
Engine ....................5-53
Bluetooth® audio ............4-70,4-71
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-76,4-88
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-71
Boosterseats..................1-42
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-42
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-42
Brakewarninglight..............2-8
Brakewearindicators........2-15,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system ..................5-42
Break-inschedule ...............5-35
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-37
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-8
Bulbreplacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
C
argolight ...................2-57
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-75
CD care and cleaning..............4-72
CD player (See audio system) . .4-46, 4-51, 4-58
Check tire pressure ...............2-27
Child restraints .......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-29
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-29
Child safety rear door lock ............3-8
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ..................4-45,4-49
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-51
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-46,4-51,4-58
Connect phone .................4-75
Consolebox...................2-47
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-25,4-34 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-30
Cupholders...................2-45
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-36
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-34
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-37
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-51
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Driving the vehicle ................5-17
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-37
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-14 Emission control information label
.......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-27
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-15
Blockheater.................5-53
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine
oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Enter button ....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-44
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
10-2
FluidCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-38
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system. . .5-31
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ......................1-53
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-37
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-30
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-27,3-30
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-32
Fuel-filler door ..................3-30
Fuel gauge .....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusible links ...................8-22
G
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5Fuel gauge
...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-47
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-76,4-88
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-34
Headlight control switch ............2-34
Headlights ....................8-27
Headlights, aiming control ............2-36
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated seats ...................2-39
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-25,4-34
Heater operation ...........4-27,4-35
Hill descent control switch ...........2-41
Hill descent control system ...........5-49
Hill start assist system ..............5-50
Hood release ...................3-24
Hook Luggage hook ................2-48
Horn .......................2-38 I
Ignition switch ..................5-10
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-12
Immobilizer system .........2-30,5-11,5-15
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-37
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See
warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-7,2-12
Inside mirror ...................3-34
Instrument brightness control ..........2-37
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-37
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-9,3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interior light ....................2-55
iPod®Player ............... 4-64, 4-67
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
10-3
O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall............4-79,4-79,4-91
Outside mirrors .................3-35
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-30
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-30
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-41
Parking brake ...................5-21
Personallights..................2-57
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...................4-76,4-88
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Power outlet .................2-42 Power rear windows
.............2-52
Power steering system ...........5-41
Rear power windows ............2-52
Power outlet ...................2-42
Power steering ..................5-41
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Programmablefeatures..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-75
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ..............4-44,4-48,4-53
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-29
Rear power windows ..............2-52
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-34
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-33
Recorders Eventdata..................9-29
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7Registering a vehicle in another country
....9-10
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-2
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-28
Roof rack .....................2-49
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-8
Child seat belts .....1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-28
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........
1-4
Secondrowbenchseats...........1-6
Seatbackpockets................2-44
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-23
Infants and small children ..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18
Largerchildren................1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Seatbeltextenders .............1-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-22
Seatbelts...................1-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-21
Three-point type with retractor .......1-18
Seat belt extenders ...............1-22
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-18,2-12
Seats 2nd row bench seat adjustment .......1-6
Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-8
Frontseats...................1-2
10-5