on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
see a NISSAN dealer.
SeatsCheck seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and the locks hold securely in all
latched positions.
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel Check 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 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.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid lev-
els* Make sure that the brake and clutch 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. Refer to
the 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 (if so equipped) after use is nor-
mal. If you should notice any leaks or if gasoline
fumes are evident, check for the cause and have
it corrected immediately.
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.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Be careful not to let anything get into the washer
nozzle
A. This may cause clogging or improper
windshield–washer operation. If something gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or small
pin
B.
Rear window wiper blade
Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace-
ment is required. If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front disc-type brakes self-adjust every time
the brake pedal is applied. The rear drum-type
brakes self-adjust every time the parking brake is
applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.
Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
WDI0570
BRAKES
8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Use a cloth to protect the housing.If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in
the “In case of emergency” section of this
manual for additional information.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if so equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit, and the CHECK TIRE
PRES (pressure) warning message dis-
plays in the odometer, one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de-
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving) .
For additional information, refer to “Low
tire pressure warning light” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section, “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section, and “Flat
tire” in the “In case of emergency” section.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) often and always prior to long dis-
tance trips. The recommended tire pres-
sure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
or the Tire and Loading Information label
under the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading.
The Tire and Loading Information label is
affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire
pressures should be checked regularly
because:
● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
● Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Map lights
LDI2044
WHEELS AND TIRES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-31
●The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
● Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
some tire damage may not be ob-
vious. Replace the tires as neces-
sary to prevent tire failure and
possible personal injury.
● Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal in-
jury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
● For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
● The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance, body-to-
tire clearance, tire chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, headlight aim
and bumper height. Some of these ef-
fects may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
● If your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size and
you are only replacing 2 of the 4 tires,
install the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front axle may
cause loss of vehicle control in some
driving conditions and cause an acci-
dent and personal injury. ●
If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics, or inter-
fere with the brake discs/drums. Such
interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear. Refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual for
wheel off-set dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
8-40Maintenance and do-it-yourself
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-28
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-49
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-54
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-56
Airbagwarninglight...........1-57,2-18
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-57, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-26
Air conditioner service ...........4-31
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-23
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-31
Airflowcharts..................4-27
Anchor point locations .............1-25
Antenna .....................4-74
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-28
Apps .......................4-75
Armrests .....................1-5 Around View™ Monitor
.............4-14
Audible reminders ...............2-21
Audio system ..................4-31
AMradioreception.............4-32
Bluetooth®audio..........4-70,4-71
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-71
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-42,4-47,4-52,4-59
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-44
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-40
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-49,4-54
FMradioreception..........4-31,4-45
iPod® Player .............4-65,4-67
iPod® player operation .......4-65,4-67
Radio ....................4-31
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-72
USB interface ............4-61,4-63
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-61,4-63
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-39
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-19
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack..............4-43,4-45,4-61
B
Battery ..................5-32,8-14 Charge warning light
............2-15
Battery replacement Keyfob ...................8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-25
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Block heater Engine ....................5-33
Bluetooth® audio ............4-70,4-71
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-76,4-91
Boosterseats..................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-28
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-28
Brake system ................5-27
Brakewarninglight.............2-14
Brakewearindicators........2-21,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brake fluid ....................8-13
Brakes ......................8-20
Brake system ..................5-27
Break-inschedule ...............5-23
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-14
Bulbreplacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargocover...................2-35
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-76
CD care and cleaning ..............4-72
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-42,4-47,4-52,4-59
Child restraints .......1-19,1-20,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-28,1-34,1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-21
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock.......................4-41 (models without navigation system) ....4-41
Clockset.....................4-41
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-7,4-45
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-41
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-32
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-42,4-47,4-52,4-59
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-12 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-15
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-45
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-72
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-23
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-32
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-54
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-26
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-25
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-27
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-15
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17 Driving
Cold weather driving .............5-32
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-15
E
Economy-fuel..................5-25
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Blockheater.................5-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing
engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-8
Enter button ....................4-4
10-2
Event data recorders..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-23
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-28
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-49
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-25
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Fuel gauge ...................2-9
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-6,3-27
Fuel gauge .....................2-9
Fuses.......................8-21 Fusiblelinks ...................8-21
G
Gascap .....................3-26
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Fuel gauge ...................2-9
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-8
Trip computer ................2-10
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-34
Gloveboxlock..................2-34
Grocery hooks ..................2-37
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-76,4-91
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-25
Headlight control switch ............2-25
Headlights ....................8-26
Head restraints ..................1-5
Heated seats ...................2-29
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-23
Heater operation ...............4-25
Hood release ...................3-24
Horn .......................2-29 I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ......2-22,3-4,5-10,5-13
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
Increasing fuel economy .............5-25
Indicator
lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-13
Inside mirror ...................3-30
Instrument brightness control ..........2-27
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-27
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-18
Troubleshooting guide ............3-23
Warning signals ...............3-23
Interior light ................2-40,2-41
iPod®Player ............... 4-65, 4-67
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
J
Jump starting ...............6-12,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-24
10-3
Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-18
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-11
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-56
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-23
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-57,2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-14
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
Charge warning light ............2-15
Foglights...................8-27
Foglightswitch ...............2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-25
Headlight control switch ..........2-25
Headlights ..................8-26
Interiorlight..............2-40,2-41
Lightbulbs..................8-26 Low tire pressure warning light
.......2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-17
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Security indicator light ............2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-13
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Gloveboxlock................2-34
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-6,3-27
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-17
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-18
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Maintenancerequirements............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-40
Map pocket ....................2-31
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-27Mirror
Inside mirror .................3-30
Outside mirror control ............3-30
Outside mirrors ...............3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-30
Mirrors ......................3-30
Mobileapps ...................4-75
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-75
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system .............2-22,3-4,5-10,5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-98
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall...............4-80,4-93
Outside mirror control ..............3-30
Outside mirrors .................3-30
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-14
10-4