CAUTION
●Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
● Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) 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 emergency6-13
5. Visually check drive belts for damage orlooseness. 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.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. When towing your vehicle, all state and local
regulations for towing must be followed. Incor-
rect towing equipment could damage your ve-
hicle. Towing instructions are available from a
NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are gen-
erally familiar with the applicable laws and proce-
dures for towing. To assure proper towing and to
prevent accidental damage to your vehicle,
NISSAN recommends having a service operator
tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the ser-
vice operator carefully read the following precau-
tions:
WARNING
●
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
● When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing. For additional information about towing your ve-
hicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to
“Flat towing” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-14In case of emergency
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marksB. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
A, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
Make sure to follow the engine oil changing inter-
vals in the maintenance booklet. Operating under
the following conditions may require more fre-
quent oil change: ● Repeated short distance driving
● Driving in dusty conditions
● Stop and go commuting
LDI2203LDI0371
ENGINE OIL
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-9
NOTE:
After installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips.
WARNING
●Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield-washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
solution or a mild detergent. Your windshield is
clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer solution or a mild detergent. Then
rinse the blades with clear water. If your wind-
shield is still not clear after cleaning the blades
and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can dam-
age the windshield and impair driver
vision.
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.
3Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove.
WDI0594
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-21
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-40
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-57
Airbagwarninglight...........1-58,2-14
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-58, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-17
Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ....4-14
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-21
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-22
Airflowcharts..................4-18
Anchor point locations .............1-24
Antenna .....................4-45
Antifreeze ....................5-25
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-21
Audible reminders ...............2-16
Audio system ..................4-22
AM radio reception .............4-23
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-42
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-35 FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-30
FMradioreception.............4-22
iPod® Player
................4-39
iPod® player operation ...........4-39
Radio ....................4-22
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-44
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-37
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-26
Automatic door locks ..............3-9
AUXjack ....................4-37
B
Back door .....................3-7
Battery ..................5-25,8-13
Chargewarninglight............2-10
Battery replacement ..............8-23
Keyfob................8-23,8-23
Before starting the engine ............5-9
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16
Bluetooth®audio................4-42
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
NavigationSystem...............4-47
Boosterseats..................1-37
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-21
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Brake system ................5-20 Brakewarninglight.............2-10
Brakewearindicators........2-16,8-19
Parking brake operation
..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-19
Brake fluid ....................8-12
Brakes ......................8-19
Brake system ..................5-20
Break-inschedule ...............5-16
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-7
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-20
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-9
Bulbreplacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargolight ...................2-30
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
Car
phone or CB radio .............4-46
CDcareandcleaning .............4-43
CD player (See audio system) .........4-35
Child restraints .......1-18,1-19,1-20,1-22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-22
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-20,1-26,1-33,1-37
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-24
Child safety sliding door lock ..........3-9
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-16
Cleaning exterior and interior .......7-2,7-4
Fuel gauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusible links ...................8-21
G
Gascap .....................3-14
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip computer .................2-7
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-25
Gloveboxlock..................2-25
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-19
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-19
Headlights....................8-24
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heater Heater and air conditioner (manual) ....4-14
Heater operation ...............4-16
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-21
Hood .......................3-13
Horn .......................2-21 I
Ignition switch ...................5-7
Immobilizer system .............2-17,5-8
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
Increasing fuel economy .............5-18
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ..............2-9,2-10,2-14
Instrument brightness control ..........2-20
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-20
Intelligent Key system Remote keyless entry operation.......3-10
Intercom system .................4-47
Interiorlight................2-28,2-29
iPod® Player ...................4-39
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-22
J
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-23,8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-10
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......3-9
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-2 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-22
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Light A
irbagwarninglight.........1-58,2-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-9
Bulb replacement ..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-10
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-19
Headlight control switch ..........2-19
Headlights..................8-24
Interior light ..............2-28,2-29
Lightbulbs..................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-13
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-49
Security indicator light ............2-15
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-9,2-10,2-14
Lights.......................8-24
10-3
Remote keyless entry system...........3-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-18
S
Safety Child safety sliding door lock .........3-9
Childseatbelts.....1-20,1-26,1-33,1-37
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-18
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-18
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-19
InjuredPerson................1-14
Largerchildren................1-19
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-11
Pregnant women ...............1-14
Seat belt extenders .............1-17
Seat belt maintenance ............1-17
Seat belts ................1-11,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-17
Three-point type with retractor .......1-14
Seat belt extenders ...............1-17
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-14,2-13
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Frontseats...................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Seats/floor mats ..................7-4
Security indicator light ..............2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-17,5-8
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-19
Service manual order form ...........9-19Servicing air conditioner
.............4-22
Setting button ...................4-5
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-17
Sliding door Manual sliding door ..............3-6
Sliding door locks Child safety sliding door locks ........3-9
Spark plug replacement .............8-17
Sparkplugs ...................8-17
Specifications ...................9-7
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ................1-57
Stability control .................5-22
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-9
Jump starting .............6-11,8-15
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine ..............5-9
Starting the engine ................5-9
Steering Power steering system ...........5-20
Tilting steering wheel ............3-16
Steering wheel ..................3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-44
Stoplight.....................8-29
Storage......................2-23
Storage tray ...................2-24
Sunroof ......................2-28
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-28
Sun visors ....................3-17
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-57
Supplemental
air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-14 Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels .......1-57
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-40
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-40
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-26
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-19
Headlight control switch ..........2-19
Ignition switch .................5-7
Instrument brightness control ........2-20
Powerdoorlockswitch............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-19
Turnsignalswitch..............2-21
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-22
Wiperandwasherswitch..........2-18
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
enginestart.................2-17,5-8
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-16
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tirechains..................8-40
Tirepressure.................8-33
Tire rotation..................8-40
10-5