VQ40DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
8. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2615
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VK56DE engine
1. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-24)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-21)
6. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-16)
7. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
8. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-17)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2655
Illustrated table of contents0-9
Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-12
Automatic Transmis-
sion check warning
light2-12
Automatic Transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light2-12
or
Brake warning light 2-12
Charge warning
light
2-13
Door open warning
light2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Driver’s seat belt
warning light and
chime 2-13
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-13
Low fuel warning
light2-13
Low tire pressure
warning light2-13
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-15
Master warning light 2-15
Passenger’s seat
belt warning light
2-15
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light 2-16
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-16
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-16
High beam indicator
light (blue)
2-16
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-16
Security indicator
light (if so equipped)2-17
Slip indicator light 2-17
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-6
Voltmeter ......................................2-7
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .........................................2-7
Compass (if so equipped) ..........................2-8
Compass display (if so equipped) ................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................ 2-11
Checking lights ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ................................ 2-16
Audible reminders ............................. 2-18
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-18
How to use the Vehicle Information Display .......2-18
Security systems (if so equipped) ..................2-23
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-23
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-24Wiper and washer switch
......................... 2-25
Switch operation .............................. 2-25
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-26
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-27
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-27
Daytime running light system ....................2-28
Instrument brightness control ...................2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-29
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-29
Horn ............................................ 2-30
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-31
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-31
Rear sonar system off switch (if so equipped) ........2-32
Front and rear sonar system off switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-33
T
ow mode switch (if so equipped) ..................2-33
Power outlets .................................... 2-34
12v outlet(s) .................................. 2-34
120v outlets (if so equipped) ...................2-37
Storage ......................................... 2-38
Map pockets .................................. 2-38
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow fuel warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission check warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Transmission oil temperature
warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightMaster warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightPassenger’s seat belt warning lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightTow mode ON indicator light (if so equipped)
Driver’s seat belt warning light and chimeAutomatic Transmission position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
,or
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
or,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CAUTION
●The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
● If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 mph (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
● Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the four wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid
as necessary. For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Master warning light
This light comes on when various vehicle infor-
mation display warnings appear.
● Check tire pressure
● Door open warning
● Low fuel warning
● Low washer fluid warning ●
No key warning
● Parking brake release warning
Passenger’s seat belt warning
light
The light reminds you to notify the passenger to
fasten their seat belt. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the passen-
ger’s seat belt is fastened.
The light will remain on for 30 seconds when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and the passen-
ger seat belt is unfastened. If the passenger seat
belt is fastened within 30 seconds, the light will
turn off.
For additional information, refer to “Seat belts” in
the “Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section of this manual for pre-
cautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warninglight
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON or
START position, the supplemental air bag warn-
ing light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then
turns off. This means the system is operational. If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag, and preten-
sioner seat belt systems need servicing and your
vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint systems (air bag systems) and/or the
seat belts with pretensioner system may not
function properly. For additional information, refer
to “Supplemental restraint system (SRS)” in the
“Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag and/or preten-
sioner systems will not operate in an acci-
dent. To help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
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Indicators for maintenance
1. Engine oil replacement indicatorThis indicator and REMINDER appears
when the customer set distance comes for
changing the engine oil. You can set or reset
the distance for changing the engine oil. For
additional information, refer to “Setting
mode” in this section.
2. Oil filter replacement indicator This indicator and REMINDER appears
when the customer set distance comes for
replacing the oil filter. You can set or reset
the distance for replacing the oil filter. For
additional information, refer to “Setting
mode” in this section.
3. Tire rotation indicator This indicator and REMINDER appears
when the customer set distance comes for
rotating the tires. For additional information,
refer to “Setting mode” in this section.
WARNING
The tire rotation indicator is not a substi-
tute for regular tire checks, including tire
pressure checks. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing wheels and tires”
in the “Maintenance & do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual. Many factors includ-
ing tire inflation, alignment, driving habits
and road conditions affect tire wear and
when tires should be replaced. Setting the
tire replacement indicator for a certain
driving distance does not mean your tires
will last that long. Use the tire replace-
ment indicator as a guide only and always
perform regular tire checks. Failure to per-
form regular tire checks, including tire
pressure checks could result in tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to a collision, which could result
in serious personal injury or death.
4. Other indicator This indicator and REMINDER message ap-
pears when the customer’s set distance is
achieved. This reminder can be used for
other maintenance items such as air filter,
brakes, or washer fluid. You can set or reset
the distance for this reminder. For additional
information, refer to “Setting mode” in this
section. For scheduled maintenance items
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Rotate the lever the opposite direction4to have
one sweep operation (MIST) of the wiper.
Press the button on the end of the lever
5to
operate the washer. The wiper will also operate
several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based windshield-
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. ●
Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
To defrost the rear window glass, start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch on.
The rear window defroster indicator light comes
on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2061
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
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