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 oper-
ated 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 engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect 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 change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
System Oil Type ND-OIL8 or the exact
equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
when servicing your air conditioner system.
Technical and consumer information10-7
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer areclear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h). ●
Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual.
● When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area. 3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-
anced as described in this section.
● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
● Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
10-24Technical and consumer information
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from
Transport Canada’s Road Safety Informa-
tion Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online
at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English
speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere (French
speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All -Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
10-28Technical and consumer information
CD care and cleaning..............4-48
CD player (See audio system) .........4-41
Check tire pressure ...............2-25
Child restraints .......1-25,1-25,1-27,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-45
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-32
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-14
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-39
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-88
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-41
Consolebox...................2-47
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid .......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-39
Cupholders...................2-48 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-35
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-32
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-35
Door locks .....................3-5
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-14
Drive positioner, Automatic ....3-35,3-36,3-37
Driver Attention Alert ..............5-74
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-88
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-9
Driving the vehicle ................5-16
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-78
Emergency engine shutoff .........5-13,6-2
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-27
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Block heater .................5-89
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 coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
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 .............5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Event Data recorders .............10-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extended storage switch ............2-43
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Enginecoolant.................8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Power steering fluid .............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-11
11-2
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-36
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ....2-9,5-56
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-55
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-78
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-25
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-77
Fuel-filler door ..................3-27
Fuel gauge .....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusible links ...................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.............2-58,2-60,2-61
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4 General maintenance
...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-46
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-33
Headlight control switch ............2-33
Headlights ....................8-23
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated rear seats ................2-39
Heated seats ...................2-38
Heated steering wheel .............2-40
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Heater operation ...............4-28
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-26
Hill start assist system ..............5-87
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .............2-58,2-60,2-61
Hood .......................3-21
Hook Luggage hook ................2-49
Horn .......................2-37
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-11
Immobilizer system ............2-28,5-14
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-16 Increasing fuel economy
.............5-78
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
i
ndicator ...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-7,2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-33
Instrument brightness control ..........2-35
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-35
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake assist .................5-41
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-12
Troubleshooting guide ............3-16
Warning signals ...............3-16
Interior light ....................2-56
iPod®Player...................4-45
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jump starting ................6-9,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-21
11-3
Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-12
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-66
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-29
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12
Liftgate......................3-21
Liftgaterelease..................3-25
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-67,2-11
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-25
Charge warning light .............2-8 Exterior and Interior lights
..........8-25
Foglights...................8-24
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-33
Headlight control switch ..........2-33
Headlights..................8-23
Interiorlight..................2-56
Lightbulbs..................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-25
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-57
Personal lights ................2-57
Security indicator light ............2-13
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-57
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ................2-7,2-12
Lights.......................8-23 Maplights ..................2-57
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Liftgate release ................3-25
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-25
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-11,2-25
Low tire pressure warning light ..........2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-25
Luggage hook ..................2-49
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-50
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-12
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
M
aplights ....................2-57
Mappocket................2-44,2-45
Memory Seat ............3-35,3-36,3-37
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-35
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-33
Outside mirrors ............3-33,3-34
Rearview ...................3-32
Vanity mirror .................3-32
Mirrors ......................3-32
Moonroof .................2-53,2-54
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........4-21
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
11-4
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-28, 5-14O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall...............4-57,4-57
Outside mirrors ..............3-33,3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-29
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-29
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-82
Personallights..................2-57
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-6 Power outlet
.................2-42
Power rear windows .............2-52
Power steering fluid .............8-10
Power steering system ...........5-82
Power windows ...............2-51
Rear power windows ............2-52
Power outlet ...................2-42
Power steering ..................5-82
Power steering fluid ...............8-10
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-7
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-45
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-45
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-14
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-9
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW) .....................5-62
Push starting ...................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-38
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-28
Rear center seat belt ..............1-20 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
........5-31
Rear power windows ..............2-52
Rearseat......................1-6
Rearview mirror .................3-32
RearView Monitor .................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-32
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-31
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-29
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote Start ...............3-18,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-27
Roof
rack .....................2-50
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-27,1-34,1-40,1-45
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-27
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-45
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-25
Infants and small children ..........1-25
Injured Person ................1-17
Largerchildren................1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-14
Pregnant women ...............1-17
Rear center seat belt ............1-20
11-5
Seat belt extenders.............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Seat belts ................1-14,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Three-point type with retractor .......1-17
Seat belt extenders ...............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-17,2-11
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-7
Automatic drive positioner. . .3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-38
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-13
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-28,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-27
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-18
Service manual order form ...........10-29
Servicing air conditioner .............4-29
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-23
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-50
Spark plug replacement .............8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-57
SRS warning label ................1-66
Standardmaintenance..............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting ..............6-9,8-13 Precautions when starting and
driving
...................5-2,5-9
Push starting .................6-11
Starting the engine .............5-15
Starting the engine ...............5-15
Startup display ..................2-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-40
Power steering fluid .............8-10
Power steering system ...........5-82
Steeringwheel..................3-29
Stoplight.....................8-25
Storage......................2-44
Storage tray ...................2-46
Sunglassescase.................2-47
Sunglassesholder................2-47
Sunroof......................2-54
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-53
Sun visors ....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-48
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-33
Automatic power window switch ......2-53
Cruise control main/set switches ......2-15
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-33
Headlight control switch ..........2-33 Instrument brightness control
........2-35
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................
2-32
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-31
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-49
Turnsignalswitch..............2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-41
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start ................2-28,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-36
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Tire chains ..................8-33
Tire pressure .................8-27
Tire rotation..................8-34
Types of tires .................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-26
Wheels and tires ...........8-27,10-9
Wheel/tire size ................10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-32
11-6