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W ater-in-fuel-filter warninglight(diesel
engine model)
T32A1308 27-8784F72 3-B4A8-44B C-8916-AD5C9D6C8DAA
If the water-in-fuel-filter warninglightilluminates while
the engine isrunning, contactaNISSAN dealeras
soon aspossible.
CAUTION:
Continuing vehicleoperation withoutproperly
draining couldcause serious damage tothe
engine.
INDICA TOR LIGHTS
T32A1308 27-407903 45-29A6-447 1-B7F0-97F981B3FB6 6
Dipped beamindicator light(if
equipped)
T32A1308 27-EE027B 81-0279-43 24-A0E9-015 0C2576917
The dipped beamindicator lightilluminates whenthe
headlight lowbeam ison. (See ªHeadlight andturn
signal switchº (P.2-39) .)
Door lockindicator light(ifequipped)
GUID-36B17 27D-9484-4156-A6C8-7B1BFAD5C37 3
The door lockindicator light,located onthe instrument
panel, illuminates whenallthe doors arelocked.
. With theignition switchinthe ªONº position, the
door lockindicator lightwillilluminate andstay on
when thedoors arelocked usingthepower door
lock switch.
. With theignition switchinthe ªOFFº orªLOCKº
position, thedoor lockindicator lightwilloperate
as follows:
Ð When thedoors arelocked withthepower
door lockswitch, thedoor lockindicator light
will illuminate for30 minutes. Ð
When thedoors arelocked bypushing the
ªL OCKº button (ontheremote controller or
Intelligent Key) orthe request switch(Intelli-
gent Key system equipped models),the door
lock indicator lightwillilluminate for1minute.
The door lockindicator lightturns offwhen anydoor is
unlocked.
For locking orunlocking doors,seeªDoor locksº (P.3-
4) .
ECO mode system indicator light(if
equipped)
GUID-424 9E8B4-00 39-4825-A92 9-886FADA4F09C
The ECO mode indicator lightilluminates whenthe
ECO mode system isturned on.
(See ªECO modesystemº (P.5-47) .
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) AUTOin-
dicator light(4WD model)
T32A130 827-6E75C3 24-BD83-49D6-B3ED- A01014603 822
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) AUTOindicator lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.
When selecting 4WDAUTOmode whiletheengine is
running, the4WD AUTOindicator lightilluminates.
(See ªFour-Wheel Drive(4WD)º (P.5-22) .)
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) LOCK in-
dicator light(4WD model)
T32A130827-1 8CDADBD-C5EC-4B57-91E9-14 F0CD3B4D0B
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Four-Wheel Drive(4WD) LOCK indicator lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.
When selecting 4WDLOCK mode whiletheengine is
running, the4WD LOCK indicator lightilluminates
simultaneously withthe4WD AUTOindicator light
illuminating. (SeeªFour-Wheel Drive(4WD)º (P.5- 22)
.)
CAUTION:
Do not drive ondry hard surface roadsinthe
LOCK mode.
Front foglights indicator light(if
equipped)
T32A130827-E ED0E205-54BF-444D-8D 2E-20A50BFF 6469
The front foglights indicator lightilluminates whenthe
front foglights areon.(See ªFoglightswitchº (P.2-
45) .)
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Front passenger airbag status
light (ifequipped)
GUID-766 6AF54-61E 5-4228-BA66 -70889C5030F5
The front passenger airbag status light(
)
located onthe instrument panelwillilluminate whenthe
front passenger airbag isturned offwith thefront
passenger airbag switch. Whenthefront passenger
air bag isturned on,the front passenger airbag status
light (
) will illuminate.
For more details, seeªSupplemental front-impactair
bag systemº (P.1-33) .
Glow plugindicator light(diesel engine
model)
T32A130827- 81D0A3A0-40C5-4FDF-B ED2-8034FF5174D4
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
glow plugindicator lightilluminates andturns offafter
the glow plugs havewarmed up.
If the glow plugs havealready warmed up,the glow
plug indicator flashesbrieflyandthen turns off.
Instrume ntsand controls
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Display screen,heaterandaircondition er,and audio system
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*T ype Ais for models without navigation system
(without colordisplay) .
WARNING:
. Use aphone afterstopping yourvehicle ina
safe location. Ifyou have touse aphone
while driving, exercise extremecautionatall
times sofull attention maybegiven to
vehicle operation.
. Ifyou find yourself unabletodevote full
attention tovehicle operation whileusing
the phone, pulloffthe road toasafe
location andstop your vehicle beforedoing
so.
CAUTION:
T o avoid draining thevehicle battery, usea
phone afterstarting theengine.
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Display screen,heaterandaircondition er,and audio system
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*T ype Bis for models without navigation system
(with color display exceptforMexico) .
WARNING:
. Use aphone afterstopping yourvehicle ina
safe location. Ifyou have touse aphone
while driving, exercise extremecautionatall
times sofull attention maybegiven to
vehicle operation.
. Ifyou find yourself unabletodevote full
attention tovehicle operation whiletalking
on the phone, pulloffthe road toasafe
location andstop your vehicle beforedoing
so.
CAUTION:
T o avoid draining thevehicle battery, usea
phone afterstarting theengine.
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T32A1308 27-B5BB810 9-3587-4C7A-979E-9F8A81D60F87
When leaving yourvehicle unoccupied:
. Always takethekey with you-even when leaving
the vehicle inyour owngarage.
. Close allwindows completely andlock alldoors.
. Always parkyourvehicle whereitcan beseen.
Park inawell litarea during thenight.
. Ifthe security systemisequipped, useit-even for
a short period.
. Never leavechildren orpets inthe vehicle
unattended.
. Never leavevaluables insidethevehicle. Always
take valuables withyou.
. Never leavethevehicle documents inthe vehicle.
. Never leavearticles onaroof rack. Remove them
from therack andkeep andlock them inside the
vehicle.
. Never leavethespare keyinthe vehicle.
T32A130 827-31F5E2 3F-87C8-4D EE-9E65-020 C019B2AB5
WARNING:
. Whatever thecondition, drivewithcaution.
Accelerate anddecelerate withgreat care.If
accelerating ordecelerating toofast, the
drive wheels willlose even more traction.
. Allow morestopping distanceincold weath-
er driving. Braking shouldbestarted sooner
than ondry pavement.
. Keep atagreater distance fromthevehicle
in front ofyou onslippery roads.
. Wet ice(08C ,328F andfreezing rain),very
cold snow andicecan beslick andvery
difficult todrive on.The vehicle willhave a
lot less traction orgrip under thesecondi-
tions. Try to avoid driving onwet iceuntil the
road issalted orsanded.
. Watch forslippery spots(glaring ice).These
may appear onanotherwise clearroadin
shaded areas.Ifapatch ofice isseen ahead,
brake before reaching it.Try not tobrake
while actually onthe ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
. Donot use cruise control onslippery roads.
. Snow cantrap dangerous exhaustgasunder
your vehicle. Keepsnow clearofthe exhaust
pipe andfrom around yourvehicle.
BA TTER Y
T32A1308 27-BD622 040-1F8F-4 FB6-8DF8-8 96F8AF3E92 5
If the battery isnot fully charged duringextremely cold
weather conditions, thebattery fluidmayfreeze and
damage thebattery .To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery shouldbechecked regularly.For details,
see ªBatteryº (P.8-20) ofthis manual.
ENGINE COOLANT
T32A1308 27-1902E3 10-78AC-4591-9565-1 9BAB071E173
If the vehicle isto be left outside withoutanti-freeze,
drain thecooling system, including theengine block.
Refill before operating thevehicle. Fordetails, see
ªChanging enginecoolantº (P.8-9) ofthis manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
T32A130 827-77A3E3 81-71B6-489C -8E41-9907068B0B92
1. Ifyou have snow tiresinstalled onthe front/rear
wheels ofyour vehicle, theyshould beofthe same
size, loading range,construction andtype (bias,
bias-belted orradial) asthe rear/front tires.
2. Ifthe vehicle isto be operated insevere winter
conditions, snowtiresshould beinstalled onall
four wheels.
3. Foradditional tractiononicy roads, studded tires
may beused. However, somecountries, provinces
and states prohibit theiruse.Check local,state
and provincial lawsbefore installing studdedtires.
Skid andtraction capabilities ofstudded
snow tires,onwet ordry surfaces, maybe
poorer thanthatofnon-studded snowtires.
4. Snow chains maybeused ifdesired. Makesure
they arethe proper sizeforthe tires onyour
vehicle andareinstalled according tothe chain
manufacturer's instructions.Usechain tensioners
when recommended bythe tire chain manufac-
turer toensure atight fit.Loose endlinks ofthe tire
chains mustbesecured orremoved toprevent the
possibility ofwhipping actiondamage tothe
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Appear anceandcare
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In order tomaintain theappearance ofyour vehicle, itis
important totake proper careofit.
Whenever possible,parkyourvehicle insideagarage
or inacovered areatominimize thechances of
damaging thepaint surface ofyour vehicle.
When itis necessary topark outside, parkinashady
area orprotect thevehicle withabody cover. Be
careful nottoscratch thepaint surface when
putting onorremoving thebody cover.
W ASHING
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In the following instances, washyourvehicle assoon
as possible toprotect thepaint surface:
. After arainfall, whichmaycause thepaint surface
damage fromacidrain.
. After driving oncoastal roads,whichmaycause
rusting fromthesea breeze.
. When contaminants suchassoot, birddroppings,
tree sap, metal particles orbugs getonthe paint
surface.
. When dustormud builds uponthe paint surface.
1. Wash thevehicle surface withawet sponge and
plenty ofwater.
2. Clean thevehicle surface gentlyandthoroughly
using amild soap, aspecial vehiclesoapora
general purpose dishwashing liquidmixed with
clean, lukewarm (neverhot)water.
CAUTION:
. Donot wash thevehicle withstrong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents, ga-
soline orsolvents.
. Donot wash thevehicle indirect sunlight or
while thevehicle bodyishot, asthe paint
surface maybecome water-spotted. .
Avoid usingtight-napped orrough cloths,
such aswashing mitts.Caremust betaken
when removing caked-ondirtorother for-
eign substances sothe paint surface isnot
scratched ordamaged.
3. Rinse thevehicle thoroughly withplenty ofclean
water.
4. Use adampened chamoistodry the paint surface
and avoid leaving waterspots.
When washing thevehicle, takecare ofthe following:
. Inside flanges, jointsandfolds onthe doors,
hatches andhood areparticularly vulnerabletothe
effects ofroad salt.Therefore, theseareasmust
be cleaned regularly.
. Besure thatthedrain holes inthe lower edgeof
the doors arenot clogged.
. Spray watertothe underbody andinthe wheel
wells toloosen thedirt and/or washawayroad
salt.
REMOVING SPOTS
T32A1308 27-D69C8C6 E-23D2-464A-971C-BACAC 95FCE20
Remove tarand oilspots, industrial dust,insects, and
tree sapasquickly aspossible fromthepaint surface
to avoid lasting damage orstaining. Specialcleaning
products areavailable ataNISSAN dealerorany
automotive accessorystore.
W AXING
T32A130827- D9B96C11-516D-48E7- 8EEB-9F4E4A00E581
Regular waxingprotects thepaint surface andhelps
maintain anew vehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing isrecommended toremove
built-up residueandtoavoid aweathered appearance.
A NISSAN dealercanassist youinchoosing the
appropriate waxingproducts.
CAUTION:
. Wash yourvehicle thoroughly andcomple-
tely before applying waxtothe paint surface.
. Always followthemanufacturer's instruc-
tions supplied withthewax.
. Donot use awax containing anyabrasives,
cutting compounds orcleaners thatmay
damage thevehicle finish.
Machine compounding oraggressive polishingona
base coat/clear coatpaint finish maydullthefinish or
leave swirlmarks.
GLASS
T32A130 827-EF64A8 17-F9D8-41D 9-9211-AFD2A86FD09E
Use glass cleaner toremove smokeanddust filmfrom
the glass surfaces. Itis normal forglass tobecome
coated withafilm after thevehicle isparked inthe hot
sun. Glass cleaner andasoft cloth willeasily remove
this film.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
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MOST COMMON FACT ORS CONTRIBUT -
ING TO VEHICLE CORROSION
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. The accumulation ofmoisture-retaining dirtand
debris inbody panel sections, cavities,andother
areas.
. Damage tothe paint surface andother protective
coatings causedbygravel andstone chipsor
minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENT ALFACT ORS INFLUENCE
RA TE OF CORROSION
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Moisture
T32A1308 27-DAD060B 3-3DCD-45BC-A61C -27F7B70AEF74
The accumulation ofsand, dirtand water onthe inside
floor ofthe vehicle canaccelerate corrosion.Wet floor
carpet/floor matswillnotdrycompletely insidethe
vehicle. Theyshould beremoved andcompletely dried
to avoid floorpanel corrosion.
Relative humidity
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Corrosion willbeaccelerated inareas ofhigh relative
humidity .
T emperature
T32A1308 27-F60DFABF-9DAB-4B4F-B4F A-B73FD551C8B9
High temperatures acceleratetherate ofcorrosion to
those partswhich arenot well ventilated.
Corrosion willalso beaccelerated inareas where the
temperatures stayabove freezing.
Air pollution
T32A1308 27-358B8802 -21CA-4331-B61A-685 60BEE1792
Industrial pollution, thepresence ofsalt inthe airin
coastal areas,orheavy roadsaltuse accelerates the
corrosion process.Roadsaltalso accelerates the
disintegration ofpaint surfaces.
T O PRO TECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM
CORROSION
T32A130 827-CB6DD 96E-D4B5-4 F03-B7B8-CD 9012C01D4F
. Wash and wax your vehicle oftentokeep the
vehicle clean.
. Always checkforminor damage tothe paint
surface andifany exists, repairitas soon as
possible.
. Keep thedrain holes inthe lower edgeofthe
doors opentoavoid water accumulation.
. Check thevehicle underbody foraccumulation of
sand, dirtorsalt. Ifpresent, washwithwater as
soon aspossible.
CAUTION:
. Never remove dirt,sand orother debris from
the passenger compartment bywashing it
out with ahose. Remove dirtwith avacuum
cleaner.
. Never allowwater orother liquids tocome in
contact withelectronic components inside
the vehicle asthis may damage them.
Chemicals usedforroad surface deicingareextremely
corrosive. Theyaccelerate corrosionanddeterioration
of underbody components suchasthe exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines,brake cables, floorpanand
fenders.
In the winter, theunderbody mustbecleaned
periodically.
For additional protection againstrustandcorrosion,
which mayberequired insome areas, consult a
NISSAN dealer.
Appearan ceand care
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Maintenance anddo-it-yours elf
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CHECKING ENGINEOILLEVEL
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JVM0423X
QR25 andMR20 engine
JVM0435X
R9M engine
1. Park thevehicle onalevel surface andapply the
parking brake.
2. Start theengine andwarm itup until theengine
temperature reachesthenormal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5minutes) .
3. Stop theengine.
4. Wait atleast 10minutes forthe engine oiltodrain
back tothe oilpan.
5. Remove thedipstick andwipe itclean. 6.
Reinsert thedipstick allthe way.
7. Remove thedipstick andcheck theoillevel. It
should bewithin therange
*
C
.
8. Ifthe oillevel isbelow
*
A
, remove theoilfiller cap
and pour therecommended oilinto theopening.
Do not overfill
*
B
.
When fillingtheengine oil,donot remove
the dipstick.
9. Recheck theoillevel withthedipstick.
It is normal toadd some oilbetween oil
maintenance intervalsorduring thebreak -in
period, depending onthe severity ofoperat-
ing conditions.
CAUTION:
The oillevel should bechecked regularly.
Operating yourvehicle withaninsufficient
amount ofoil can damage theengine, andsuch
damage isnot covered bythe warranty.
CHANGING ENGINEOILAND OILFILTER
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WARNING:
. Used oilmust bedisposed ofproperly. Never
pour ordump oilinto theground, canals,
rivers, etc.It should bedisposed ofatproper
waste facilities. NISSANrecommends hav-
ing your oilchanged byaNISSAN dealer.
. Be careful nottoburn yourself, asthe
engine oilmay behot.
. Prolonged andrepeated contactwithused
engine oilmay cause skincancer.
. Avoid directskincontact withused oil.If
contacted, washthoroughly withsoap or hand
cleaner andplenty ofwater assoon as
possible.
. Store usedengine oilinmarked containers
out ofthe reach ofchildren.
V ehicle set-up
GUID-EF 5792C3-0A80 -4BDF-944F-8C21E6 FF05DC
1. Park thevehicle onalevel surface andapply the
parking brake.
2. Start theengine andwarm itup until theengine
temperature reachesthenormal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5minutes) .
3. Stop theengine.
4. Wait atleast 10minutes forthe engine oiltodrain
back tothe oilpan.
5. Raise andsupport thevehicle usingasuitable
floor jackandsafety jackstands.
.
Place thesafety jackstands underthevehicle
jack -up points.
.
A suitable adaptershouldbeattached tothe
jack stand saddle.
6. Remove theplastic engine undercover (if
equipped) .
.
Remove theplastic clipsfromtheundercover.
Engine oiland filter
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QR25DE andMR20DD engine:
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MR20DD engine
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Oil filler cap
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Oil drain plug
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Oil filter
1. Place alarge drainpanunder thedrain plug.
2. Remove thedrain plugwithawrench.
3. Remove theoilfiller capand completely drainthe
oil.
If the oilfilter isto be changed, removeand
replace itat this time.
CAUTION:
Waste oilmust bedisposed ofproperly. Check
your local regulations.
4. Remove theplastic coverovertheoilfilter location
by removing thesmall plastic clipsasillustrated.
(For QR25DE engine)
5. Loosen theoilfilter withanoilfilter wrench.
6. Remove theoilfilter byturning itby hand.
7. Wipe theengine oilfilter mounting surfacewitha
clean cloth.
Be sure toremove anyoldgasket remaining onthe
mounting surface. 8.
Apply newengine oiltothe gasket ofthe new oil
filter.
9. Screw inthe oilfilter untilaslight resistance isfelt
and then tighten anadditional 2/3ofaturn to
secure thefilter.
Oil filter tightening torque:
15 to20 N´m
(1.5 to2.0 kg-m, 11to15 ft-lb)
10. Clean andreinstall thedrain plugandnew washer.
Securely tightenthedrain plugwithawrench. Do
not use excessive force.
Drain plugtightening torque:
29 to39 N´m
(3.0 to4.0 kg-m, 22to29 ft-lb)
11. Refill therecommended engineoiland quantity .
(See ªRecommended Fluids/lubricants andcapa-
citiesº (P.9-2) .)
When fillingtheengine oil,donot remove
the dipstick.
12. Securely installtheoilfiller cap.
13. Start theengine.
14. Check thedrain plugforany sign ofleakage.
15. Dispose ofthe used oilinthe proper manner.
Check yourlocal regulations.
16. Check theengine oillevel according tothe proper
procedure. (SeeªChecking engineoillevelº (P.8-
10) .) R9M
engine:
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JVM0436X
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Oil filler cap
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Oil drain plug
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Oil filter
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