
●Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep all the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual. If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system
while the engine is running, the master warning
light will come on.
The master warning light may illuminate while
trying to free a stuck vehicle due to high pow-
ertrain oil temperature. The driving mode may
change to 2WD. AUTO mode may change to
LOCK mode before the warning light illuminates.
If the master warning light illuminates during op-
eration, stop the vehicle with the engine idling in a
safe place immediately.
Then if the light turns off after a while, you can
continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels will make the warning light
illuminate. Pull off the road in a safe area and idle
the engine. Check that all tire sizes are the same,
tire pressure is correct, and the tires are not worn.CAUTION
●
If the warning light remains on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
● If the warning light comes on while driv-
ing, there may be a malfunction in the
AWD system.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.
● The powertrain may be damaged if you
continue driving with the warning light
illuminated.
● Never drive on dry, hard surface roads in
the LOCK mode, as this will overload
the powertrain and may cause a serious
malfunction.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (if so
equipped)
Starting and driving5-43

When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
●Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-
ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. Move the shift lever to P
(Park) .
● Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
● If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle. ●
Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even if
the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tion and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working
near the fan.
● If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
● Because the fuel lines on gasoline en-
gine models are under high pressure
even when the engine is off, it is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service of the fuel filter or fuel lines.
CAUTION
● Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
● Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
● Never leave the engine or Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) related
component harnesses disconnected
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties or
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing, it
is recommended you have it done by a
NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5

C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-54
Cargocover...................2-55
Cargolight....................2-64
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-79
CD care and cleaning ..............4-72
CD player (See audio system) ......4-53,4-60
Checkingbulbs .................2-11
Check tire pressure ...............2-30
Child restraints .......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-44
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-18
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-51
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-57
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-53,4-60
Connect phone .................4-75
Consolebox...................2-53
Consolelight...................2-63
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-18 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-12 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-18
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-73
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-32,4-40
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-33
Cupholders...................2-50
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-40
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-36
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-40
Display......................2-19
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-6
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-57 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-9
Driving the vehicle ................5-18
E
ECO mode switch ................5-23
Economy-fuel..................5-43
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-14
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-27
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-15
Blockheater.................5-58
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking
engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-16
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Enter button ....................4-4
Event Data recorders ..............9-29
10-2

Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-48
Eyeglass case ..................2-50
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-41
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-12
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-54
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-43
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-30
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-30 Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tirepressure.................8-32
Fuel-filler door ...............3-30,3-30
Fuelgauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22
G
Gascap .....................3-30
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-52
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-79,4-93
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-39
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-37
Headlight control switch ............2-37
Headlights ....................8-29
Headlights, aiming control ............2-39
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated seats ...................2-42 Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-32,4-40
Heater operation ...........4-33,4-41
Hill descent control switch ...........2-44
Hill descent control system ...........5-55
Hill start assist system ..............5-56
Hood.......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ................2-53
Horn .......................2-42
I
Ignition
switch ..................5-11
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-12
Immobilizer system .........2-33,5-12,5-15
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-43
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-10,2-11,2-15
Information display ................2-19
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-34
Instrument brightness control ..........2-40
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-40
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-15
Mechanical key ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-18
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
10-3

Warning signals...............3-22
Interiorlight....................2-62
iPod®Player ...............4-65,4-67
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-18
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-2, 3-8,
3-9
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-5
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
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) .....9-10Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)
..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-27
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Liftgate ......................3-24
Liftgate release ..................3-28
Light Air bag warning light .........1-65,2-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-11
Bulbreplacement..............8-30
Charge warning light ............2-12
Consolelight.................2-63
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-30
Foglights...................8-29
Foglightswitch ...............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-37
Headlight control switch ..........2-37
Headlights..................8-29
Interiorlight..................2-62
Lightbulbs..................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-14,2-30
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Personal lights ................2-64
Security indicator light ............2-17
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-10,2-11,2-15
Lights.......................8-29 Maplights ..................2-63
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7 Door locks
...................3-6
Liftgate release ................3-28
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-30,3-31
Low fuel warning light ..........2-14,2-30
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-14,2-30
Luggage hook ..................2-53
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-56
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-54
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............
8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-22
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-16
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-63
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-40
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-34
Outside mirrors ...............3-35
Rearview ...................3-34
Vanity mirror .................3-33
Mirrors ......................3-34
10-4

Tirepressure.................8-32
Tire rotation..................8-41
Types of tires.................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-26
Wheels and tires ...............8-32
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-32 Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-30
Towing Flattowing...............9-25,9-26
Towing load/specification ..........9-20
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing .................9-17
Towing a trailer ..................9-17
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-106
Turn signal switch ................2-41
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-26
USB interface ...............4-61,4-63
Audio file operation ..........4-62,4-64 V
Vanity mirror ...................3-33
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-43
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 ....2-33,5-12,5-15
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-19
Vehicle loading information ...........9-13
Vehicle recovery ..............6-15,6-16
Vehicle security system .............2-32
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System) , engine start .....2-33,5-12,5-15
Ventilators ....................4-31
Visors.......................3-33
Voice Prompt Interrupt ..........4-82,4-95
Voice recognition system ...........4-102
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-65,2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Battery charge warning light ........2-12
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light ..................2-11,5-24
Brake warning light .............2-11
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-30,3-31
Lowfuelwarninglight ........2-14,2-30 Low tire pressure warning light
.......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-14,2-30
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Seat belt warning light ........1-18,2-15
Supplemental air bag warning light .1-65, 2-15
TPMS ......................2-4
Vehicle security system ...........2-32
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-10,2-11,2-15
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-64
W
arning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..............2-10,2-11,2-15 Audiblereminders.......2-10,2-11,2-15
Checkingbulbs ...............2-11
Indicatorlights.........2-10,2-11,2-15
Warning lights .........2-10,2-11,2-15
Warning lights ...........2-10,2-11,2-15
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-10
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-35
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-32
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ......................9-10
Windows .....................2-57
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-58
Power rear windows .............2-59
Rear power windows ............2-59
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-13
Windshieldwiperblades............8-18
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
• SAE Viscosity 0W-20 For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to Tire and Loading Information label.
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 the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (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