
8-6Do-it-yourself
opening.Do not overfill*B.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches the operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
.Place the safety jack stands under the
vehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be attached tothe jack stand saddle.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and sup-
port points are used to avoid vehicle
damage.
SDI2652
For NISMO RS models
JVM0518XExcept for NISMO RS models 

SDI2651
1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil drain plug
3. Oil filter
Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench andcompletely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench. Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill the engine with the recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the
oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for drain and refill
capacity. 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
the proper amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
2. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
Do-it-yourself8-7 

9-4Maintenance and schedules
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washers operate properly and
that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake and clutch fluid level*: Make sure that
the brake and clutch fluid level is between the
MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure that the drive
belt is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. (See “Precau-
tions when starting and driving” (P.5-2) for
exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected
immediately.
Radiator and hoses:
Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the end
of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accumu-
late. For additional information, see “Cleaning
exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir. 

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ............. 10-2Fuel information ................................................................ 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .................... 10-7
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................................ 10-8
Specifications ........................................................................\
.. 10-9
Engine ........................................................................\
......... 10-9
Wheels and tires .............................................................. 10-9
Dimensions and weights ............................................. 10-10
When traveling or registering in another country ....... 10-10
Vehicle identification ........................................................... 10-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ............... 10-11
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) .... 10-11
Engine serial number .................................................... 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ................. 10-12
Emission control information label ............................ 10-12
Tire and Loading Information label ........................... 10-12
Air conditioner specification label ............................. 10-13
Installing front license plate .............................................. 10-13 Vehicle loading information .............................................. 10-15
Terms ........................................................................\
...... 10-15
Vehicle load capacity ................................................. 10-15
Loading tips .................................................................. 10-17
Measurement of weights ........................................... 10-17
Towing a trailer .................................................................... 10-18
Flat towing ........................................................................\
.... 10-18 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .......... 10-18
Manual Transmission .................................................. 10-18
Uniform tire quality grading .............................................. 10-19
Treadwear ..................................................................... 10-19
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................................... 10-19
Temperature A, B and C ........................................... 10-19
Emission control system warranty .................................. 10-20
Reporting safety defects .................................................. 10-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ...... 10-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................................... 10-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order information ..... 10-22 

10-8Technical and consumer information
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using an engine oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or exceed-
ing recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended changeinterval.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C system oil Type R or the exact
equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and may require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. A NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
when servicing your air conditioning system. 

11-2
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ................................................... 2-49
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-26
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-47
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .............................................. 5-14
D
Daytime running light system .................................. 2-42
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch .............................................. 2-38
Dimensions and weights ....................................... 10-10
Displaying Climate control ....................................... 4-34
Door open warning light ........................................... 2-17
Drive belt ...................................................................... 8-12
DrivingAll-wheel drive (AWD) ....................................... 5-29
Cold weather driving .......................................... 5-39
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ....................................... 5-14
Driving with manual transmission .................... 5-19
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................. 5-7
E
Economy, Fuel ............................................................. 5-29
Elapsed time .................................................... 2-13, 2-30
Electric power steering ............................................. 5-34
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-17
Emission control information label ...................... 10-12
Emission control system maintenance .................... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ....................... 10-20
EngineBefore starting the engine ................................ 5-12
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-27 Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-5
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............................. 2-10
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-11, 6-3
Engine block heater ............................................ 5-40
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-3
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-8
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-11
Engine specifications .......................................... 10-9
High temperature warning light ....................... 2-18
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................................. 5-13
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 10-22
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ....... 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ................................ 2-9
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............ 10-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-14
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Flat towing ................................................................. 10-18
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid ........................................... 8-9 Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ................................................................ 8-8
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-5
Window washer fluid ............................................. 8-9
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-45
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type A) ............................................................ 4-53
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type B) ............................................................ 4-62
Fog light switch .......................................................... 2-44
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-46
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ............................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints .............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Distance to empty ............................................... 2-13
Fuel economy ....................................................... 5-29
Fuel information .................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-18
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-18
Gauge ..................................................................... 2-11
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ........................................ 5-28
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-17
Fusible links ................................................................. 8-18
G
Gas cap ........................................................................ 3-18
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge ................ 2-10
Fuel gauge ............................................................ 2-11 

11-4
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 9-3
Maintenance log .................................................. 9-15
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-2
Maintenance requirements ................................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-7
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-14
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-15
Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules .............................................. 9-7
Making a call ................................................................ 4-92
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-22
Manual air conditioner ............................................... 4-29
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-54
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-3
Meter Trip computer ....................................................... 2-13
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-5 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-43
Mirror Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-21
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-22
Vanity mirror .......................................................... 3-23
Monitor, RearView Monitor ........................................ 4-8
Moonroof ...................................................................... 2-52
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........................... 4-24
N
Navigation system voice commands ..................... 4-99
New vehicle break-in ................................................. 5-27
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-34
NISSAN Voice Recognition System ...................... 4-96
NissanConnect App smartphone integration ...... 4-75
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-7
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-5
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-5
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-8
One Shot Call ............................................................. 4-91
Outside air temperature display.............................. 2-12
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-22
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...................................................... 10-22
P
Panic alarm .................................................................. 3-13
Parking Brake break-in ...................................................... 5-35
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-25
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-33
Phone Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-80
Phone settings ............................................................ 4-96
Power Electric power steering ...................................... 5-34
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-52
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-46
Power windows .................................................... 2-50
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-35
Braking precautions ............................................ 5-35 Child restraints ..................................................... 1-19
Cruise control ....................................................... 5-26
Driving safety ........................................................... 5-7
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-2
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ......................... 1-38
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Push starting ................................................................ 6-11
Push-button ignition switch ............................ 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ............................................................................. 4-35 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-80
Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-73
Rapid air pressure loss ............................................... 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test .................................................................... 10-21
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock .......... 3-6
Rear seats ...................................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .......................................................... 2-38
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 2-37
RearView Monitor ......................................................... 4-8
Recorders, Event data ............................................ 10-22
Registering in another country ............................. 10-10
Registering with NissanConnect App ................... 4-75
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system ................................................................... 3-12
Reporting safety defects ....................................... 10-20
Roadside assistance program ................................... 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................... 5-6
Roof, Moonroof ........................................................... 2-53