HRA2DDT ENGINE
1.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
2.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (RHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (XTRONIC
transmission (RHD) models) (P. 8-14)
4.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5.Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
6.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (LHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (XTRONIC
transmission (LHD) models) (P. 8-14)
7.Battery (P. 8-16)
8.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-23)
9.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
NPA1285
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents0-11
MR20DD ENGINE
1.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
2.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (RHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (XTRONIC
transmission (RHD) models) (P. 8-14)
4.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5.Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
6.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (LHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (XTRONIC
transmission (LHD) models) (P. 8-14)
7.Battery (P. 8-16)
8.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-23)
9.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
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0-12Illustrated table of contents
R9M ENGINE
1.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
2.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (RHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (XTRONIC
transmission (RHD) models) (P. 8-14)
4.Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
5.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
6.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (LHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (XTRONIC
transmission (LHD) models) (P. 8-14)
7.Battery (P. 8-16)
8.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-23)
9.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-25)
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8Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................... 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ........... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ......................................... 8-4
Engine compartment ................................................ 8-5
Engine cooling system ............................................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-6
Engine oil................................................................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil ............................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter .................................... 8-10
Protect the environment ...................................... 8-12
Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ............................. 8-13
Draining water .................................................... 8-13
Bleeding the fuel system ..................................... 8-13
XTRONIC Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid ............................................................... 8-13
Brakes ..................................................................... 8-13
Checking parking brake ...................................... 8-13
Checking brake pedal......................................... 8-13
Brake booster ..................................................... 8-14
Brake and clutch fluid .............................................. 8-14
Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted) ........................................................... 8-15
Battery..................................................................... 8-16
Vehicle battery .................................................... 8-16Jump-starting ...................................................... 8-18
Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement........................................................ 8-18
Drive belts ............................................................... 8-20
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models).......................... 8-21
Air duct removal....................................................... 8-21
Air cleaner filter........................................................ 8-23
Viscous paper type ............................................. 8-23
Dry paper type (where fitted) .............................. 8-23
Wiper blades ........................................................... 8-24
Cleaning ............................................................. 8-24
Front window wiper replacement ........................ 8-24
Back door window wiper replacement ................ 8-24
Windscreen washer nozzle ................................. 8-25
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-25
Passenger compartment ..................................... 8-25
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-26
Lights ...................................................................... 8-27
Headlights .......................................................... 8-28
Exterior lights ...................................................... 8-29
Interior lights....................................................... 8-29
Light locations .................................................... 8-30
Wheels and tyres ..................................................... 8-33
Tyre inflation pressure......................................... 8-33
Types of tyres ..................................................... 8-33
Snow chains....................................................... 8-34
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 8-34
Tyre wear and damage ....................................... 8-35
Tyre age ............................................................. 8-35
Changing tyres and wheels................................. 8-35
•If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases.
•DO NOT GET UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS
SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
•Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks
away from fuel and battery.
•Never connect or disconnect either the bat-
tery or any transistorised component connec-
tor while the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
•Never leave the engine or transmission re-
lated component harness connector discon-
nected while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
•On petrol engine models with the multiport
fuel injection (MFI) system, the fuel filter or
fuel lines should be serviced by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop because the fuel
lines are under high pressure even when the
engine is off.
•Always wear eye protection whenever you
work on your vehicle.
•Failure to follow these or other common sense
guidelines may lead to serious injury or ve-
hicle damage.
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
Improperly disposed engine oil and/or other
vehicle fluids can pollute the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for disposal
of vehicle fluid.
This section gives instructions regarding only those
items which are relatively easy for an owner to per-
form.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties or ex-
cessive emissions, and could affect your warranty
coverage.If in doubt about any servicing, have it
done by your NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.For an overview of the engine compartment, see
“Engine compartment” in the “0. Illustrated table
of contents” section.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
Capacity (approximate)
Recommended specifications
Litre Imp measure
Manual transaxle gear oilR9M 4WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil Sports and Off-Road Vehicles or API GL-4 Viscosity
SAE 75W-85
R9M 2WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
K9K
MR20
HRA2DDT2.0 1–3/4 qt NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil TL/JR Type or API GL-4 Viscosity SAE 75W-80
XTRONIC Transmission (CVT) fluidR9M with 2WD – –
Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3 *3 *4 HRA2DDT with 2WD – –
MR20 with 2WD – –
MR20 with 4WD – –
Brake & clutch fluidRefill to the correct level according
to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN brake fluid or equivalent. DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease – – NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant – –HFO-1234yf (for Europe)
HFC-134a (R-134a) (except for Europe)
Air conditioning system lubricants – –ND-12 oil or equivalent (for Europe)
ND-8 oil (Except for Europe)
*1: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number” later in this section.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine
engine coolant.Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty, even
if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for more information regarding the coolant type and capacity.
*3:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
*4: Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for details or servicing.
*5: K9K engine with DPF.
Technical information9-3
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
– Parking brake ................................................................ 3-16
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-55
C
Cable slots .......................................................................... 2-43
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel information ............................................................... 9-4
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-45
Care when driving ............................................................... 5-10
Cargo compartment
– Cargo floor .................................................................... 2-47
CENTRE mark on rear centre seat ...................................... 1-12
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-35
Chassis control ................................................................... 5-62
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
Child restraint anchorage .................................................... 1-22
Child restraint and ISOFIX information ................................. 1-16
Child restraint installation using 3-point type seat belt .......... 1-25
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ............................... 1-23
Child restraint systems (CRS)
– ISOFIX .......................................................................... 1-17
– Recommended .............................................................. 1-17
– Suitable ......................................................................... 1-17
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-15Child safety .................................................................. 1-14, 1-9
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ............................................................................ 7-2
– Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-5
– Interior ............................................................................ 7-4
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-5
– Rear-view camera lens .................................................... 7-3
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clutch fluid .......................................................................... 8-14
Coat hooks ......................................................................... 2-44
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-66
Console box ........................................................................ 2-43
Continuously variable transmission
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-13
– Driving with continuously variable transmission ............. 5-18
Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-66
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-67, 7-5
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-5
Cruise control ..................................................................... 5-36
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-37
CVT
– Driving with XTRONIC transmission .............................. 5-18
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-35
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-35
10-2Index
Difference between predictive and actual distances ............... 4-9
Dimensions ........................................................................... 9-6
Door locks ............................................................................ 3-8
– Back door ..................................................................... 3-11
– Child safety rear door locks ........................................... 3-11
– Locking/unlocking with the key — vehicle dead battery .... 3-9
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-4
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-8
– When leaving the vehicle ............................................... 3-10
Drive belts ........................................................................... 8-20
Driving
– Care when driving ......................................................... 5-10
– Cold weather driving ..................................................... 5-66
– Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ............................ 5-28
– Driving on wet road ....................................................... 5-10
– Driving the vehicle ......................................................... 5-17
– Driving under winter conditions ...................................... 5-10
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-17
– On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-9
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Stop/Start System ......................................................... 5-22
E
ECO mode system .............................................................. 5-65
Electric power steering system ............................................ 5-57
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system ...................... 5-60
– ESP OFF switch ........................................................... 5-61
Emergency tyre puncture repair kit ............................... 6-8, 8-36
Emergency/mechanical key ................................................... 3-3
Engine
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Data ................................................................................ 9-5
– Engine cold start period ................................................. 5-10
– Engine compartment .............................................. 0-11, 8-5
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-66
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-13
– Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-7
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-13
– Starting engine .............................................................. 5-15
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ............................................ 5-3
Exterior lights ...................................................................... 8-29
F
Filter
– Air cleaner filter ............................................................. 8-23
– Air conditioner filter .............................................. 4-19, 4-22
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-13
Floor mats ............................................................................. 7-4
Fluid
– Brake and clutch fluid .................................................... 8-14
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-13
– Window washer/headlight cleaner fluid .......................... 8-15
Fog light
– Front fog light ................................................................ 2-38
– Rear fog light ................................................................. 2-39
Forward emergency braking system .................................... 5-40
Four-wheel drive (4WD) ...................................................... 5-26
– Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ............................ 5-28
– Four-wheel drive (4WD) model (Tyres) .......................... 8-35
– Four-wheel drive mode indicator light ............................. 5-28
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