CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface with
water.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake
fluid is below the MIN line
B, the brake warning
light will illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX
line
A. For additional information on brake fluid
type, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the
brake system should be thoroughly checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield-
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent.
CAUTION
●Do not substitute engine antifreeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.
●Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
●Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.
LDI2573
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid types Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 18-3/8 gal 15-7/8 gal 71.9 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section of
the manual.
Engine oil
Drain and refill
For additional information,
refer to “Engine oil” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this
manual.With oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent.
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark.
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional pe-
troleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements
necessary to maintain the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section of the manual. Without oil
filter change4-3/4 qt 4.0 qt 4.5 L
Engine coolant With reservoir 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal8.7 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent.
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 equiva-
lent 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 un-
der the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for service.
Differential gear oil — — —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil. Transfer oil — — —
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information
●While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
●If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
●Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
●Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
●For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
●Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.●When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
●Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to
allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or
applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the
brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-
anced as described in this section.●Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
●Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
●Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
●NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
●Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
●Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
Technical and consumer information9-25
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio.............4-51
CD care and cleaning..............4-48
CD player (See audio system).........4-41
Check tire pressure...............2-25
Child restraints.......1-25,1-25,1-27,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap.......1-31
Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System)......4-39
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving...............5-88
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-41
Connect phone.................4-50
Consolebox...................2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-16
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-27
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6Cruisecontrol..................5-39
Cupholders...................2-46
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-34
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-32
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-35
Door locks.....................3-5
Doors........................3-5
Drive belt.....................8-18
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
Driving
Cold weather driving.............5-88
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving...................5-2,5-9
Driving the vehicle................5-16
E
Economy - fuel..................5-78
Emergency engine shutoff.........5-13,6-2
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-28
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-14
Block heater.................5-89Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-10
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......2-6
Event Data recorders..............9-30
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items........8-2
Extended storage switch............2-42
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-8
10-2
Engine oil...................8-10
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-36
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB).......2-10
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-55
Front power seat adjustment...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-78
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-28
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-27
Fuel gauge...................2-6
Fuel octane rating...............9-5
Fuel recommendation.............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning...........2-25
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tirepressure.................8-31
Fuel efficient driving tips.............5-77
Fuel-filler door..................3-27
Fuel gauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-56,2-58,2-59
Gascap .....................3-28
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6Fuel gauge...................2-6
Odometer...................2-5
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-5
General maintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-45
H
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-32
Headlight control switch............2-32
Headlights....................8-27
Head restraints..................1-10
Heated rear seats................2-38
Heated seats...............2-37,2-40
Heated steering wheel.............2-40
Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-27
Heater operation...............4-28
Heater and air conditioner (automatic).....4-26
Hill start assist system..............5-87
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-56, 2-58,
2-59
Hood.......................3-21
Hook
Luggage hook................2-48
Horn .......................2-36I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-11
Immobilizer system............2-28,5-14
Important vehicle information label
.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter................8-20
Increasing fuel economy.............5-78
Indicator
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-8,2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-33
Instrument brightness control..........2-35
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-35
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system
Brake assist.................5-41
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..............3-8
Key operation................3-10
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-12
Troubleshooting guide............3-17
Warning signals...............3-17
Interior light....................2-54
iPod®Player...................4-45
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-29
J
Jump starting................6-9,8-17
10-3
Seats
Adjustment...................1-2
Armrests....................1-7
Automatic drive
positioner........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.............2-37,2-40
Manual front seat adjustment.........1-3
Rear seat....................1-6
Seats/floor mats..................7-4
Security indicator light..............2-14
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start...........2-28,5-14
Security systems
Vehicle security system...........2-27
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-30
Servicing air conditioner.............4-29
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-23
Spark plug replacement.............8-18
Spark plugs...................8-18
Specifications...................9-8
Speedometer...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-55
SRS warning label................1-66
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-14
Jump starting..............6-9,8-17
Precautions when starting and
driving...................5-2,5-9
Push starting.................6-11
Starting the engine.............5-15
Starting the engine...............5-15
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-40Power steering fluid.............8-14
Power steering system...........5-82
Steeringwheel..................3-30
Stoplight.....................8-29
Storage......................2-43
Storage tray...................2-44
Sunglassescase.................2-45
Sunglassesholder................2-45
Sunroof......................2-52
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-52
Sun visors....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-47
Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-33
Automatic power window switch......2-51
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-32
Headlight control switch..........2-32
Instrument brightness control........2-35
Power door lock switch............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-32
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-31
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System....................4-48Turnsignalswitch..............2-35
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-40
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start................2-28,5-14
Three-way catalyst
................5-2
Tire
Flat tire.....................6-3
Spare tire................6-5,8-41
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Tire chains..................8-38
Tire pressure.................8-31
Tire rotation..................8-39
Types of tires.................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-27
Wheels and tires............8-31,9-9
Wheel/tire size.................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-31
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-31
Towing
Flattowing..................9-26
Towing load/specification..........9-21
Towtrucktowing...............6-12
Trailer towing.................9-17
Towing a trailer..................9-17
10-6