CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
B, add coolant to the MAX level
A. If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant
level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the
radiator with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX level
A. This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) . The life expectancy of
the factory-fill coolant is 105,000 miles
(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant or the use of non-distilled water will re-
duce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
For additional information, refer to the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this manual.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information on the location of the
engine coolant reservoir, refer to “Engine com-
partment check locations” in this section.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
●
To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
LDI2794
Do-it-yourself8-5
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
B. 4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench
by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing 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 on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque: 13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)
8. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil by removing the oil filler cap
Aif neces-
sary. When checking or replacement of automatic
transmission fluid is required, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
WARNING
●
When the engine is running, keep
hands, jewelry and clothing away from
any moving parts such as the cooling
fan and drive belts.
● Automatic transmission fluid is poison-
ous and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the reach of
children.
LDI2789
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) (if so
equipped)
8-8Do-it-yourself
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 from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. For
additional information, refer to the “Appearance
and care” section of this manual.
Windshield-washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir. The following descriptions are provided to give
you a better understanding of the scheduled
maintenance items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The maintenance schedule
indicates at which mileage/time intervals each
item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your ve-
hicle requires that some items be checked during
normal day-to-day operation. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “General maintenance” in this
section.
Items marked with
“*”are recommended by
NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. You are
not required to perform maintenance on these
items in order to maintain the warranties which
come with your NISSAN. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
When applicable, additional information can be
found in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
NOTE:
NISSAN does not advocate the use of non-
OEM approved aftermarket flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against perform-
ing these services on a NISSAN product.
Many of the aftermarket flushing systems
use non-OEM approved chemicals or sol-
vents, the use of which has not been vali-
dated by NISSAN. For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,
grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE:
Drive belts*:
Check engine drive belts for wear, fraying or
cracking and for proper tension. Replace any
damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving for
prolonged periods in dusty conditions,
check/replace the filter more frequently.
Engine coolant*:
Replace coolant at the specified interval. When
adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mixture for
your area, refer to “Engine cooling system” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.)
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance and schedules9-5
Child restraints.......1-19,1-20,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22,1-28,1-33,1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-5
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-13
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-34, 4-38
Clutch Clutch fluid ...................8-9
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-25
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-35,4-39
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-45
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-8, 4-16
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-15
Cupholders................2-23,2-24
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-55
D
Daytime light system ...............2-18 Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-17
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-19
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-9
Doors ........................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-12
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-25
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Driving with manual transmission ......5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle .................5-8
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-18
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-7
Block heater .................5-26
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6 Engine oil pressure warning light
.......2-9
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine ..............5-7
Event Data recorders .............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extended storage switch ............8-19
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................
6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-8
Brake fluid ...................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Clutch fluid ...................8-9
Enginecoolant.................8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-18
Fuel-filler cap .................3-10
Fuel-filler lid .................3-10
Fuelgauge...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
11-2