4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug with a wrench by turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in
this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot. 6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
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KEY FOB (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the key fob as follows:
1Open the lid using a coinA.
2Remove the batteryB.
3Install a new batteryCwith the “+” facing
down.
● Hold the battery by the edges. Holding the
battery across the contact points will seri-
ously deplete the storage capacity. ●
Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as it could cause a malfunction.
● When changing the battery, do not let dust
or oil get on the key fob.
● There is danger of explosion if a lithium bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then thebutton two or three times to check the key
fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
● An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● The key fob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
● The operational range of the key fob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
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10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities......10-2
Fuel recommendation (without Flexible Fuel
Vehicle option) ................................ 10-5
Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel
recommendation (if so equipped) ................10-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations .........10-9
Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations ............10-10
Specifications ................................... 10-11
Engine ...................................... 10-11
Wheels and tires ............................. 10-12
Dimensions and weights ......................10-12
When traveling or registering in another country .....10-13
Vehicle identification ............................. 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........10-13
Engine serial number .......................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-14
Emission control information label ..............10-15
Tire and loading information label ...............10-15
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-16Installing front license plate
.......................10-16
Installing front license plate with grommets ......10-16
Installing front license plate without
grommets ................................... 10-16
Vehicle loading information .......................10-17
Terms ....................................... 10-17
Vehicle load capacity ......................... 10-17
Securing the load ............................. 10-19
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped) .....10-20
Loading tips ................................. 10-25
Truck-camper loading information .................10-25
Crew cab models ............................. 10-25
King Cab models ............................. 10-25
Special Body vehicles ......................... 10-25
Location for center of gravity ...................10-26
Vehicle load weight capacity ...................10-26
Measurement of weights ......................10-26
T owing
a trailer .................................. 10-27
Maximum load limits .......................... 10-27
Towing load/specification ......................10-31
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 80 L 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendations
(without Flexible Fuel Vehicle option)” or “Flexible fuel vehicle
(FFV) fuel recommendation (if so equipped)” in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, refer to “En-
gine” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this
manual. QR25DE
With oil filter
change 4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt • Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor
oil that matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
this section.
Without oil filter
change 4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
VQ40DE With oil filter
change 5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt • Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor
oil that matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
this section.
Without oil filter
change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt
Engine coolant
(with reservoir) QR25DE
9.4 L 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
VQ40DE 10.2 L 2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal
Manual transmission gear oil 5 M/T
2.9 L 3-1/8 qt 2-1/2 qt
• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85 or equivalent
6 M/T 4X2 4.0 L 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt
6 M/T 4X4 4.2 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information
Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US Measure Imperial
Measure
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Do-it-yourself” section. • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or equivalent
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF in
NISSAN automatic transmissions. If Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be
used. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN
Matic J ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage
caused by the use of other automatic transmission fluids is not
covered under the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer fluid 2.0 L 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt• Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF may
cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may
damage the transfer. Damage caused by the use of other fluids is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Front final drive oil 0.85 L 1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90
or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear final drive oil (except for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock vehicles) 1.6 L 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt • API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
Rear final drive oil (for 6 speed M/T or E-Lock vehicles) 2.0 L 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API
GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140
Power steering fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
• DEXRON® VI type ATF may also be used.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equiva-
lent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
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Fluid typeCapacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US Measure Imperial
Measure
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification
label” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R (KLH00-PAGR0) or
equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner specification
label” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 4.5 L 1-1/4 gal 1 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
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