CAUTION
●CVT models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
● Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
WARNING
●Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant reser-
voir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by a
warning message in the vehicle information dis-
play) , or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
abnormal noise, etc. take the following steps. 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to
P (Park) .
Do not turn the NISSAN Pure Drive
Hybrid System off.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Also check if the cooling fan is running. The radiator hoses and radiator should not leak
water. If the coolant is leaking or the cooling
fan does not run, stop the hybrid system.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-14In case of emergency
In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-
hicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain
● after driving on coastal roads
● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
pings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get
on the paint surface
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of
water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild
soap, a special vehicle soap or general purpose
dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lukewarm
(never hot) water.
CAUTION
● Do not use car washes that use acid in
the detergent. Some car washes, espe-
cially brushless ones, use some acid for
cleaning. The acid may react with some
plastic vehicle components, causing
them to crack. This could affect their
appearance, and also could cause them
not to function properly. Always check
with your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.
● Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical deter-
gents, gasoline or solvents.
● Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as
the surface may become water-spotted.
● Avoid using tight-napped or rough
cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
must be taken when removing
caked-on dirt or other foreign sub-
stances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean
water.
Inside edges, seams and folds on the doors,
hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be cleaned regularly. Take care that the
drain holes in the lower edge of the door are
open. Spray water under the body and in the
wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away
road salt.
A damp chamois can be used to dry the vehicle to
avoid water spots.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and
helps retain new vehicle appearance. Polishing is
recommended to remove built-up wax residue
and to avoid a weathered appearance before
re-applying wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing the
proper product.
● Wax your vehicle only after a thorough wash-
ing. Follow the instructions supplied with the
wax.
● Do not use a wax containing any abrasives,
cutting compounds or cleaners that may
damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
on a base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
7-2Appearance and care
Your NISSAN is designed to have minimum main-
tenance requirements with long service intervals
to save you both time and money; however, some
day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential
to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechanical
condition as well as its emissions and engine
performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance, as well as general
maintenance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives proper
maintenance. You are a vital link in the mainte-
nance chain.
Scheduled maintenance
For your convenience, both required and optional
scheduled maintenance items are described and
listed in your “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide”. You must refer to that guide to ensure
that necessary maintenance is performed on your
NISSAN at regular intervals.
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day op-
eration. They are essential for proper vehicle op-
eration. It is your responsibility to perform these
maintenance procedures regularly as prescribed.Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and only a few general
automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by you,
a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN
dealer.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and corrected. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
who are kept up-to-date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins, service
tips and in-dealership training programs. They
are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve-
hicles
before they work on your vehicle rather
than after they have worked on it.
You can be confident that a NISSAN dealer’s
service department performs the best job to meet
the maintenance requirements on your vehicle —
in a reliable and economical way. During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be per-
formed regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smell, be sure to check for the cause, or it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to
do it promptly. In addition, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think that repairs
are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance
work, closely observe the “Maintenance precau-
tions” in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with“*”isfound in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood
Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, latch pins, rollers and links as necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself
CAUTION
●After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when the
hood is opened.
● Make sure the wiper blades contact the
glass; otherwise the arms may be dam-
aged from wind pressure.
If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not
to let wax get into the washer nozzle
D. This may
cause clogging or improper windshield-washer
operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it
with a needle or small pin
C.
Rear window wiper blade
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer if
checking or replacement is required.
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8-22Maintenance and do-it-yourself
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amper-
age rating than that specified on the fuse
box cover. This could damage the electri-
cal system or electronic control units or
cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the fuse block in the
passenger compartment. 5. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with a new
fuse
B.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
LDI2905LDI2133LDI0456
8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .............2-63, 2-65, 2-66
Gascap .....................3-26
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-5
Power meter ..................2-6
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glove box .....................2-50
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-37
Headlight control switch ............2-37
Headlights ....................8-28
Head restraints ..................1-9
Heated rear seats ................2-43
Heated seats ...............2-42, 2-45
Heated steering wheel .............2-45
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-19
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-20
Heater operation ...............4-21
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-19
High voltage components ..........HEV-10
Hill start assist system ..............5-88 HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.............2-63, 2-65, 2-66
Hood .......................3-20
Hook Luggage hook ................2-54
Horn .......................2-41
Hybrid System Stops operating while driving ........6-10
Vehicle does not start ............6-11
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........HEV-11
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch.......
.5-11
Immobilizer system ............2-34, 5-14
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-20
Increasing fuel economy .............5-79
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ...............2-7, 2-8, 2-11
Instrument brightness control ..........2-40
Instrument panel ...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-40
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-42
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation .................3-9
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-12
Troubleshooting guide ............3-16
Warning signals ...............3-16
Interior light ....................2-60 Inverter
Checking inverter coolant level .......8-10
Inverter cooling system ...........8-10
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...............6-12, 8-18
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-26
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-12
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2, 3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....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) ..........1-66
10-3
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-28
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Liftgate ......................3-21
Liftgate release ..................3-25
Light Air bag warning light .........1-66, 2-10
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-30
Charge warning light .............2-8
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-30
Fog lights ...................8-29
Fog light switch ...............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-37
Headlight control switch ..........2-37
Headlights ..................8-28
Interior light ..................2-60
Light bulbs ..................8-28
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-25
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Personal lights ................2-62
Security indicator light ............2-12
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-61
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-7, 2-8, 2-11
Lights .......................8-28
Map lights ..................2-61
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Door locks ...................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Liftgate release ................3-25
Power door locks ............3-5, 3-6 Loose fuel cap warning
.............2-25
Low fuel warning light ........2-9, 2-10, 2-25
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-25
Luggage hook ..................2-54
Luggage rack(see
roof rack)..........2-55
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) .....2-53, 2-54
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-11
Map lights ....................2-61
Map pocket ....................2-49
Memory Seat ............3-34, 3-35, 3-36
Meters and gauges ................2-4
Instrument brightness control ........2-40
Mirror Outside mirrors ............3-32, 3-33
Vanity mirror .................3-31
Mirrors ......................3-32
Moonroof .....................2-58
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-14 N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2, 3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-34, 5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-24
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine oil ...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Outside mirrors ..............3-32, 3-33
Owner’s manualorder
form ...........9-30
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-30
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-83
Personal lights ..................2-62
Power Power door locks ............3-5, 3-6
Power outlet .................2-46
Power rear windows .............2-57
10-4