When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are general
precautions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
.Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and block the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Move the
shift lever to P (Park) .
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any parts replacement or
repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle. .
If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer be-
cause the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is
off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used en-
gine oil and coolant. Improperly
disposed engine oil, and engine
coolant and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Al- ways conform to local regulations
for disposal of vehicle fluid.
. Never leave the engine or the CVT
related component harnesses dis-
connected while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
. Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized com-
ponent while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warn-
ing, even if the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service Man-
ual order information” (P.9-28).)
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and could
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
affect warranty coverage.If in doubt about
any servicing, we recommend that it be
done by a NISSAN dealer.
SDI2127
QR25DE ENGINE1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Drive belt location 7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Battery
10. Fuse/fusible link holder
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
After the operation
1. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
2. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
.Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
.NISSAN recommends using Genu-
ine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in
NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other
fluids.
. Do not use Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by
the use of fluids other than as
recommended is not covered under
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
. Using fluids that are not equivalent
to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may also damage the CVT. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not cov-
ered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing. For additional brake fluid information, see
“Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants”
(P.9-2) of this manual.
WARNING
.
Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
system. The use of improper fluids
can damage the brake system and
affect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked con-
tainers out of the reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted
surfaces. This will damage the paint. If
fluid is spilled, immediately wash the
surface with water.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID BRAKE FLUID
8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI2130
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line
*1or the brake warning
light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
fluid up to the MAX line
*2. If fluid must be
added frequently, the system should be checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
SDI2132
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally.
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.
Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen- trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAUTION
.
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
9-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 15-7/8 gal 13-1/4 gal60.
See “Fuel information” (P.9-3) .
Engine oil* With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt4.8.
Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark*, Viscosity SAE 5W-30
. As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30
conventional petroleum based oils may be used and meet all
specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
*: For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tion” (P.9-5) .
Drain and refill
* For additional information, see
“Changing engine oil and filter” (P.8-9) Without oil filter change 4-3/4 qt 4 qt4.5
Cooling system With reservoir
7-3/4 qt 6-3/8 qt7.3.
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Reservoir 3/4 qt 5/8 qt0.75
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— —.
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
. NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in
NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT.
Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Differential gear oil —— —.
Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Transfer oil ———
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the instruc-
tions in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section..
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* or equivalent DOT 3
*: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease —— —.
NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.9-8) for air
conditioner specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —.
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal4.5.
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-25
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-47
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-47
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-48
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-51
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ............. 1-51
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-54
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-54, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................................... 4-8
Air conditioner service ....................................... 4-11
Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...................... 4-11, 9-6
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .......................................................... 2-26
Alcohol, drugs and driving ......................................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) .............................................. 5-20
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ..................... 2-10
Antenna ......................................................................... 4-38
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-25
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-10
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions ................................... 4-12
Audio system ............................................................... 4-12 Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-37 Automatic
Door locks ................................................................ 3-4
Average speed (MPH or km/h) .............................. 2-22
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................................... 3-10
Battery ........................................................................... 8-13 Battery replacement, Key fob ........................... 8-22
Battery saver system .......................................... 2-30
Key fob battery replacement ............................ 8-22
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-10
Belts (See drive belts) .............................................. 8-14
Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System ................ 4-40
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-37
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-25
Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-11
Brake system ........................................................ 5-25
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-16
Warning light ........................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-19
Brightness control Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-8
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ....................................................... 8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-39
Cargo cover ................................................................. 2-36
Cargo light ................................................................... 2-44
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-3
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ............. 4-37 Ceiling light .................................................................. 2-43
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-21
Booster seats ....................................................... 1-37
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-23
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-21
Child safety .................................................................. 1-19
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-5
Chimes, Audible reminders ...................................... 2-16
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..................................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ................................................................. 4-23, 4-30
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-38
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-28
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) .................................................. 4-24, 4-32
Console box ................................................................. 2-35
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid .................................................................... 8-11
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls .............. 4-37
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-8
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover ................................................... 2-36
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-17
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-32
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ..................................... 5-9, 5-12D
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch .......................................................... 2-29
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-8
10-2
Drive belts .................................................................... 8-14
DrivingAll-wheel drive (AWD) ....................................... 5-20
Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-28
Distance (miles or km) ....................................... 2-23
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .............................. 5-9, 5-12
On-pavement and off-road driving ..................... 5-6
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................. 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ............................................................. 5-20
Elapsed time ................................................................ 2-23
Electric power steering system .............................. 5-24
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-11
Emission control information label ......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-26
EngineBefore starting the engine ................................ 5-10
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-19
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-8
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-6
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-6
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-7
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-7
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-11 Starting the engine ............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................. 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning .............................. 2-19
Exterior light indicator ................................................ 2-14
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................................... 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-24
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ............................................................. 8-11
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-7
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-9
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-22
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-29
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-48
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................................... 5-20
Fuel information ....................................................... 9-3
Fuel octane rating .................................................. 9-3 Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-11
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-11
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-7
Loose fuel cap warning .......................... 2-19, 3-12
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................................... 5-19
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-19
Fusible links ................................................................. 8-20G
Gas cap ........................................................................ 3-11
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-4 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ............................................................... 2-7
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-6
Trip computer ....................................................... 2-21
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box ..................................................................... 2-34
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth Š............... 4-40
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .......................................... 1-5
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-24
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-29
Heater Heater and air conditioner operation ................ 4-8
Hood release ................................................................. 3-9
Hook Coat hooks ............................................................ 2-38
Luggage hook ...................................................... 2-37
Utility hook ............................................................. 2-38
Horn ............................................................................... 2-31
10-6
Warning lightAir bag warning light ............................... 1-54, 2-14
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light .............. 2-10
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ......................................................... 2-10
AWD warning light .............................................. 5-22
Brake warning light ............................................. 2-11
Electric power steering warning light ............. 2-11
Low fuel warning light ........................................ 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ....................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light ....................................... 2-13
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ....... 9-26
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ........ 2-28
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-27
Washing .......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing ............................................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ................ 9-8
Wheel/tire size .............................................................. 9-7
Wheels and tires ........................................................ 8-29 Care of wheels ........................................................ 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ......................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .................................................................... 7-3
Power windows .................................................... 2-39
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................... 2-27
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ........ 2-28
Rear window wiper blade ................................. 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ............ 2-27
Wiper blades ........................................................ 8-17