2016 NISSAN TITAN fuel cap

4 Fuel and Refueling
Fuel-filler door....................................4-2
Diesel fuel-filler cap .............................4-2 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
..........................4-3
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fill cap . . ..............4-3

DIESEL FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
●Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling. ●
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
● Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to come on.
● Do not use starting fluids with this en-
gine. It is equipped with an intake air
heater. The use of starting fluid could
cause an explosion, fire, personal in-
jury, system or engine damage.
● Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling. – Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con- tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
●For additional information, refer to the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
of the Titan Owner’s Manual.
● If fuel or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is
spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away
with water to avoid paint damage
LPD2385
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
4-2Fuel and Refueling

To remove the diesel fuel-filler capA:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove.
To install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel- filler tube.
2. Turn the cap clockwise until a single click is heard.DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) FILL
CAP
LPD2386LPD2385LPD2397
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)
Fuel and Refueling4-3

CAUTION
●Overfilling your DEF tank can cause
damage to the tank.
● DEF will freeze below 12°F (-11°C) ;
however, your vehicle is equipped with
an automatic preheating system, which
allows the DEF system to operate be-
low 12°F (-11°C) . When the vehicle is not
in operation for an extended period of
time with temperatures at or below 12°F
(-11°C) , the DEF tank could freeze. In
this condition, adding DEF will not
change the gauge level and added DEF
will not reach the pump, because it will
sit on top of the frozen layer. Move the
vehicle to a warm location to thaw the
DEF completely for the gauge to read
accurately and allow new DEF to reach
the pump. If the tank is overfilled and
freezes, it could be damaged, therefore
do not overfill in sustained cold condi-
tions below 12°F (-11°C) .
● Do not put DEF into the fuel tank. This
can cause engine damage that is not
covered by your vehicle’s warranty. ●
Immediately wipe away any DEF that
has spilled on painted surfaces with wa-
ter and a damp cloth to prevent damage
to the paint.
Outside temperature
sustained at or below. Amount of DEF to
safely add after 25%
warning appears:
–22°F (-30°C) .25 gal
5°F (-15°C) .5 gal
Outside temperature
sustained at or above Amount of DEF to
safely add after 25%
warning appears:
13°F (-10.5°C) Safe to fill the tank
NOTE:
The blue DEF fill cap is located next the
diesel fuel-filler cap.
To remove the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) cap
A:
1. Turn the DEF cap counterclockwise to re- move. NOTE:
Apply DEF to the fill neck, prior to installing
and tightening the DEF fill cap.
To install the DEF cap:
1. Insert the DEF cap straight into the filler tube.
2. Turn the DEF cap clockwise until clicks are heard.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Capacities and specifications” section of the
Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
4-4Fuel and Refueling

1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse box
3. Fuse/Fusible link box
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Fuel filter (Stage 2)
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Radiator cap
12. Engine oil dipstick
13. Drive belt location
14. Fuse/Fusible link box
15. Battery
Cummins 5.0L
LDI2870
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
6-2Do-it-yourself

WARNING
●Stay clear from the exhaust outlet and
exhaust gases. These can cause burns
or personal injury.
● To avoid the risk of personal injury or
fire, do not park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags, as hot vehicle com-
ponents may ignite them.
CAUTION
To maintain maximum Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) performance, follow these
precautions:
● Use ultra low-sulfur fuel.
● Use an engine oil specified by NISSAN.
For additional information, refer to
“Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this
manual. If an engine oil not specified by
NISSAN is used, it could cause DPF
malfunction or reduced fuel efficiency.
● Do not modify the DPF, muffler or ex-
haust pipe. Otherwise it could affect the
DPF performance and cause a
malfunction. ●
Do not kick or hit the DPF. The DPF has
a built-in catalyst system in the muffler.
Such an impact could cause DPF
damage.
The DPF reduces the amount of materials that
affect the environment by collecting particulate
matter included in exhaust gases. Normally, par-
ticulate matter accumulated in the DPF is auto-
matically burned and converted to harmless sub-
stances during driving. However, particulate
matter collected in the DPF cannot be burned
under the following conditions: ● When vehicle speed remains below 7 mph
(11 km/h) for a long period of time.
● When the engine is frequently stopped and
restarted within 10 minutes.
● When the vehicle is frequently used for short
journeys of 10 minutes or less.
● When the engine is frequently stopped be-
fore it has warmed up. In these cases, it becomes difficult to burn par-
ticulate matter that has accumulated in the DPF.
As a result, the DPF warning light will
illuminate/blink and one of the following mes-
sages will display on the vehicle information dis-
play (in order of severity):
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded See Owners
Manual for Drive Pattern
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded Engine Power
Reduced See Owners Manual
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded Immediate Ser-
vice Required
For additional information, refer to the “Meters
and Gauges section of this manual.
CAUTION
●If the vehicle continues to be driven
with the DPF warning light illuminated
and without doing the regeneration
process, the fail-safe will limit the en-
gine revolutions and/or torque. In this
case, it is recommended to contact a
NISSAN dealer to have the Service Re-
generation procedure performed.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
Do-it-yourself6-17

8 Capacities and Specifications
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......8-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................8-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........8-5
Specifications .....................................8-7 Engine
........................................8-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(diesel engine only) ................................8-8

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel (Diesel) 26 gal 21-5/8 gal 98.4 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommenda-
tion” in this section of this manual.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 4-1/2 gal3-3/4 gal 17 L • Genuine NISSAN diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
• ISO22241
• For additional information, refer to “Diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) storage” and “Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) disposal” in
this section of this manual.
Engine oil
Drain and refill Cummins 5.0 LWith oil filter change 10 qt
8-3/8 qt 9.5 L• Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE
10W-30 (CES 20081) and American Petroleum Institute
(API) certification (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) .
• Diesel engine oil Specification (Cold Climate)
- 5W-40 oil that meets API Certification Mark (CES
20081) and American Petroleum Institute (API) certifica-
tion (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) is acceptable for colder
climates.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” in this section of this manual”.
• Gasoline engine oil and diesel engine oil are not
equal.
Without oil filter change 9-5/8 qt
8 qt9.1 L
Engine coolant With reservoir4-3/8 gal 3-5/8 gal 16.5 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
•Coolant must be nitrite free
• The use of other types of coolant solutions other than
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent may cause severe engine damage.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
8-2Capacities and Specifications