
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-OIL11 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.
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL
The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The label is located as
shown.
AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL
The air conditioner specification label is affixed to
the underside of the hood as shown.To mount the front license plate, attach the li-
cense plate bracket to the bumper fascia at the
location marks (small dimples) using the two
provided screwsA.
LTI2251LTI2271LTI2265
INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE
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DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the genera-
tion of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-
perature can cause the material of the tire to de-
generate and reduce tire life, and excessive tem-
perature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-
inflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following
emission warranties:
For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.
If you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace-
ment by writing to: ● Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.
If you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace-
ment by writing to: ● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
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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.
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
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These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model
year and prior can be purchased. A Genuine
NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of
service and repair information for your vehicle.
This manual is the same one used by the factory-
trained technicians working at NISSAN dealer-
ships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this model
year and prior, please contact the nearest
NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and loca-
tion of a NISSAN dealer in your area, call the
NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-387-0122
and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist
you.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
Technical and consumer information10-21

11 Index
A
Active noise control ...............5-99
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-49
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-59
Airbagwarninglight...........1-60,2-16
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-60, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ....10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-34
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-36
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-34
All-Wheel Drive .................5-84
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna .....................4-70
Antifreeze ....................5-97
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-89
Apps .......................4-70
Armrests .....................1-5
Around View® Monitor .............4-17
Assist charge gauge ...............2-6 Audible reminders
...............2-19
Audio system ..................4-36
AMradioreception.............4-37
Bluetooth®audio..........4-66,4-67
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-66,4-67
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-48,4-55
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-45,4-50
FMradioreception.............4-37
iPod® Player .............4-61,4-63
iPod® player operation .......4-61,4-63
Radio ....................4-36
USB interface ............4-57,4-59
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-57,4-59
Autolight switch .................2-40
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .....3-38,3-40
Automatic power window switch .....2-56
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner .......3-38,3-40
AUXjack ....................4-57
AWD.......................5-84
B
Battery ..................5-97,8-12
Chargewarninglight............2-11
Battery replacement ..............8-22
Keyfob ...................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-23
Before starting the engine ...........5-16 Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-24
Bluetooth® audio
............4-66,4-67
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-75,4-88
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-67
Boosterseats..................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-89
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-25
Brake system ................5-89
Brakewarninglight .........2-11,2-12
Brakewearindicators........2-19,8-18
Parking brake operation ..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-18
Brake assist ...................5-90
Brakes ......................8-18
Brake system ..................5-89
Break-inschedule ...............5-82
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-10
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............
2
-42
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-11
Bulbreplacement................8-25
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-53
Cargo (See vehicle loading information). . .10-13

Car phone or CB radio.............4-75
CD care and cleaning ..............4-68
CD player (See audio system) ......4-48,4-55
Checkingbulbs .................2-11
Check tire pressure ...............2-31
Child restraints .......1-19,1-20,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-28,1-34,1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-26
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-19
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-46
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-97
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-48,4-55
Connect phone .................4-71
Consolebox...................2-50
Consolelight...................2-60
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button .........4-10
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-34Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking inverter coolant level ........8-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-41
Cupholders...................2-51
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-41
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-39
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-42
Display......................2-20
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Doors ........................3-4
Drive positioner, Automatic ........3-38,3-40
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-97
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Driving the vehicle ................5-17
E
ECO mode switch ................5-23 Economy-fuel..................5-84
Emergency hybrid system shut off
.......5-15
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine cooling system ............
8
-4
Engineoil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-6
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine .............5-16
Enter button ....................4-4
Event Data recorders .............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extended storage switch .........2-48,8-22
Eyeglass case ..................2-50
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
11-2

FluidCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-7
Invertercoolant ................8-6
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-43
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-12
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-49
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-84
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-32
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-31
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-82
Fuel-filler door ...............3-31,3-31
Fuel gauge .....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-19
Fusible links ...................8-20
G
Gascap .....................3-32 Gauge
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-5
Power meter ..................2-6
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-50
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-75,4-88
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-39
Headlight control switch ............2-39
Headlights ....................8-24
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ...................2-43
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-44
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-34
Heater operation ...............4-35
High voltage components ..........HEV-11
Hill start assist system ..............5-96
Hood .......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ................2-53
Horn .......................2-43
Hybrid System Stops operating while driving .........6-9
Vehicle does not start ............6-10
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........HEV-13
Hybrid vehicle precautions .........HEV-11 I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........
5
-13
Immobilizer system ............2-35,5-16
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-15
Increasing fuel economy .............5-84
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator .............5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-10,2-11,2-16
Information display ................2-20
Instrument brightness control ..........2-42
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-42
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .........5-43
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
Warning signals ...............3-18
Interior light ................2-59,2-61
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level ........8-6
Inverter cooling system ............8-6
iPod®Player ............... 4-61, 4-63
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-23
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