Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. For additional information, refer to
“Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence
illustrated (
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
until they are tight . 4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence illustrated (
1,2,3,4,
5,6,7,8) . Lower the vehicle com-
pletely.
WARNING
● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
● Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts
to become loose.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve-
hicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.) .
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts
to the specified torque with a torque
wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
131 ft-lb (177 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication interval.
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label affixed to
the driver side center pillar.
After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD
tire pressure, the display(if so equipped) of
the tire pressure information may show
higher pressure than the COLD tire pres-
sure after the vehicle has been driven more
than 1 mile (1.6 km) . This is because the tire
pressure increases as the tire temperature
rises. This does not indicate a system mal-
function.
5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip- ment in the vehicle.
LCE2012
6-8In case of emergency
WARNING
Do not push start this vehicle. The 3-way
catalyst may be damaged.
CAUTION
Automatic transmission models cannot be
push-started or tow-started. Attempting
to do so may cause transmission damage.
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.
● Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and vehicle speed. The re-
duced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area. Allow
the engine to cool and return to normal
operation. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading and
the illumination of the engine oil pressure/engine
coolant temperature high indicator light) , 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 stop the engine.
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 coolant
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.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency6-11
Break-in schedule................5-19
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-29
Bulb replacement ................8-31
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-61
CD care and cleaning ..............4-58
CD player (See audio system) . .4-39, 4-43, 4-50
Check engine indicator light
(Seemalfunctionindicatorlamp)........2-16
Checkingbulbs .................2-11
Check tire pressure ...............2-22
Child restraints .......1-27,1-27,1-29,1-31
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-31
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-30,1-37,1-44,1-49
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-34
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-34
Child safety sliding door lock ...........3-8
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-18
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock ...................4-38,4-42
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-7,4-38
Clock setting (models with Navigation System)..4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-38, 4-42
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-30
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-39,4-43,4-50Compass
......................2-8
Compass display .................2-8
Connect phone .................4-60
Console box ...................2-42
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
With navigation system .........4-4,4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-58
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-18, 4-26
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-28
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol ...........5-17,5-17,5-18
Cupholders...................2-40
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-59
D
Daytime light system ...............2-28
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-26
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door open warning light .............2-13 Doors
........................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-19
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-30
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-12
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-11
E
Economy-fuel..................5-21
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-29
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-10
Blockheater.................5-31
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-10
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-14
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-9
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engineoilpressuregauge..........2-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-13
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
10-2
Engineoilpressuregauge............2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-12
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-27
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-9
Engine oil ...................8-11
Power steering fluid .............8-15
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-29
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-58
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-28
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-21
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-13
Fuel gauge ...................2-6 Fuel octane rating
...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-22
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-33
Fuel-filler door ..................3-13
Fuelgauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-24
Fusiblelinks ...................8-25
G
Gascap .....................3-13
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
Voltmeter....................2-7
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-41
Grocery hooks ..................2-45
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-27
Headlight control switch ............2-27
Headlights ....................8-29 Head restraints
..................1-15
Heated seats ...................2-30
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-18,4-26
Heater operation ...........4-20,4-27
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-28
Hood.......................3-12
Horn .......................2-30
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Immobilizer
system .............2-24,5-9
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-21
Increasing fuel economy .............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-11,2-12,2-16
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-17
Instrument brightness control ..........2-29
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-29
Interior light ....................2-48
iPod®Player...................4-53
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-31
J
Jump starting ................6-9,8-19
10-3
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-27,8-28
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-8, 3-9
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-12
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) ..........1-62
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-31
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-62,2-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-31
Bulb replacement ..............8-31
Charge warning light ............2-13
ExteriorandInteriorlights..........8-31
Foglights...................8-29
Foglightswitch ...............2-29 Headlight and turn signal switch
......2-27
Headlight control switch ..........2-27
Headlights..................8-29
Interiorlight..................2-48
Lightbulbs..................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-15
Security indicator light ............2-17
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-11,2-12,2-16
Lights.......................8-29 Maplights ..................2-49
Lock Child safety sliding door lock .........3-8
Power door locks ...............3-5
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-22
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-13,2-15,2-22
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-15
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............1-26
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Maintenancerequirements............8-2
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ........2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Manual vent windows ..............2-48 Manual windows
.................2-47
Maplights ....................2-49
Mappocket....................2-38
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-29
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-17
Outside mirrors ...............3-18
Rearview ...................3-17
Mirrors ......................3-17
Mobileapps ...................4-60
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-60
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . . .2-24, 5-9
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-82
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-14
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-12
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Oneshotcall...............4-65,4-77
10-4
Sliding doorManual sliding door ..............3-6
Sliding door locks Child safety sliding door locks ........3-8
Smartphone connectivity ............4-60
Sonar Rear system .................5-27
Spark plug replacement .............8-20
Spark plugs ...................8-20
Specifications ...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
SRS warning label ................1-62
Stability control .................5-25
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-10
Jump starting ..............6-9,8-19
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-11
Starting the engine .............5-10
Starting the engine ...............5-10
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-15
Power steering system ...........5-22
Tilting steering wheel ............3-15
Steering wheel ..................3-15
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-58
Stoplight.....................8-31
Storage......................2-38
Storagebin....................2-45
Storage tray ................2-38,2-39
Sunglassescase.................2-39
Sun visors ....................3-16
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-62
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-62, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-58 Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels .......1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-51
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-51
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-47
Foglightswitch ...............2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-27
Headlight control switch ..........2-27
Ignition switch .................5-8
Instrument brightness control ........2-29
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Power inverter switch ............2-31
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-32
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-26
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-58
Tow mode switch ..............2-33
Turn signal switch ..............2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-31
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-12Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start
.................2-24,5-9
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting
steering wheel ..............3-15
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ...................6-4
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-40
Tire pressure .................8-33
Tire rotation..................8-40
Types of tires .................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-28
Wheels and tires ............8-33,9-9
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-33 Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-3, 6-2
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-34
Towing Flattowing..................9-28
Towing load/specification ..........9-20
Trailer towing .................9-17
Towing a trailer ..................9-17
Towingyourvehicle...............6-12
Tow mode switch ................2-33
TMPS Reset TPMS ..............2-22,8-41
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission ....5-12
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) ......4-87
Turn signal switch ................2-29
10-6
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-28
USB interface ..................4-51
Audio file operation .............4-52
V
Vehicledimensionsandweights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-25
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-25
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-24,5-9
Vehicleloadinginformation...........9-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system ..........2-23,2-23
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , engine start .....2-24,5-9
Vents.......................4-17
Visors.......................3-16
Voice Prompt Interrupt ..........4-65,4-77
Voice recognition system ............4-82
Voltmeter......................2-7
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-62,2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-12Battery charge warning light
........2-13
Brake warning light .............2-12
Door open warning light ...........2-13
Driver’s seat belt warning light and
chime.....................2-13
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-13
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-22
Lowfuelwarninglight.....2-13,2-15,2-22
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-15
Passenger’s seat belt warning light and
chime.....................2-15
Seatbeltwarninglight........1-22,2-13
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-62,2-15
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ........2-23,2-23
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders............2-11,2-12,2-16
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..............2-11,2-12,2-16 Audible reminders .......2-11,2-12,2-16
Checking bulbs ...............2-11
Indicatorlights.........2-11,2-12,2-16
Warninglights.........2-11,2-12,2-16
Warninglights...........2-11,2-12,2-16
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights).....9-9
Wheels and tires ..............8-33,9-9
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering in another
country......................9-10 Windows
.....................2-46
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-46
Manual vent windows ............2-48
Manual windows ...............2-47
Power windows ...............2-46
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-16
Windshieldwiperblades............8-22
Wiper Wiperblades.................8-22
Wiper and washer switch ............2-25
10-7
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
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 ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Vis-
cosity SAE 5W-30 For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and load-
ing information label” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 mi (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION