finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage
or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive
accessory stores.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will
prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the winter
period and again in the spring, the underseal
must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass
to become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-baseddisinfectant cleaners. They could da-
mage the electrical conductors, radio
antenna elements or rear window
defroster elements.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to
maintain their appearance.
.
Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
.Do not use a cleaner that uses
strong acid or alkali contents to
clean the wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The
wheel temperature should be the
same as ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely re-
move the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
Appearance and care7-3
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement ........................................................ 8-2Scheduled maintenance .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ......................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service .................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................... 8-2 Explanation of maintenance items ................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-6 QR25DE engine .................................................................. 8-6
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ........................................................................\
............ 8-9
Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter .......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............ 8-11
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
........ 8-11
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-12
Battery ........................................................................\
............... 8-13 Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-14
Drive belts ........................................................................\
........ 8-14
Spark plugs ........................................................................\
..... 8-15 Replacing spark plugs .................................................... 8-15 Air cleaner ........................................................................\
....... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-17
Cleaning ........................................................................\
... 8-17
Replacing ........................................................................\
. 8-17
Rear window wiper blade ................................................... 8-18
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-18
Brake pad wear indicators .......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................................................\
................ 8-19 Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-19
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-20
Battery replacement .............................................................. 8-22 Key fob ........................................................................\
...... 8-22
Lights ........................................................................\
................ 8-24 Headlights ........................................................................\
8-24
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-26
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-29 Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-29
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-31
Types of tires ................................................................... 8-33
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-34
Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-35
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
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-9Key positions ........................................................ 5-10
Immobilizer system ..................................................... 2-26
Indicator lights ............................................................. 2-14
Inside mirror ................................................................. 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-26
Instrument brightness control .................................... 2-8
Instrument panel ........................................................... 2-3
Interior light replacement .......................................... 8-26
Interior lights ................................................................ 2-42
iPod
Šconnecting ....................................................... 4-26
iPod Šplayer operation .............................................. 4-34
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-23
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) ................... 3-5
Keys ................................................................................. 3-2
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-54
Air conditioner specification label ................... 9-10
Emission control information label .................. 9-10
Engine serial number ............................................. 9-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................................ 9-9
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-30, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................... 9-8
LATCH system ............................................................ 1-23 License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-11
Lift gate ......................................................................... 3-10
Light
Air bag warning light .......................................... 1-54
Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-24
Cargo light ............................................................ 2-44
Ceiling light ........................................................... 2-43
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-29
Headlights bulb replacement ........................... 8-24
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-14
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-42
Map lights .............................................................. 2-42
Replacement ......................................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-44
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement .... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................... 9-12
Lock
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-4
Door locks ................................................................ 3-3
Lift gate lock ......................................................... 3-10
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-3
Loose fuel cap warning ................................ 2-19, 3-12
Low fuel warning light ............................................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light .............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .... 5-3
Luggage floor box ...................................................... 2-35
Luggage hooks ........................................................... 2-37
Luggage side box ....................................................... 2-36
M
Maintenance Battery .................................................................... 8-13 General maintenance ............................................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance ................................ 2-20
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-18
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-15
Manual air conditioner ................................................. 4-9
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-42
Master warning light .................................................. 2-13
Meter, Trip computer ................................................. 2-21
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-4 Instrument brightness control .............................. 2-8
Mirror Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-14
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-14
Mirror, Vanity mirror .................................................... 3-15
Monitor, Rearview Monitor ......................................... 4-2
N
New vehicle break-in ................................................. 5-19
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-26
O
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ................................................. 9-5
One Short Call ............................................................ 4-42
10-3
FUEL INFORMATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control systems, and may also
affect 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 adversely affect the
emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty. .
U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be
identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants” (P.9-2) .
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark,
Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.9-2) for engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “Wheels and tires”
(P.8-29) .
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-19) of this
Owner’s Manual. Follow these recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION