10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities......10-2
Fuel recommendation .......................... 10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations .........10-5
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............................. 10-6
Specifications .................................... 10-7
Engine ....................................... 10-7
Wheels and tires .............................. 10-8
Dimensions and weights .......................10-8
When traveling or registering in another country ......10-9
Vehicle identification .............................. 10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........10-9
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number) ...................................... 10-9
Engine serial number .......................... 10-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-10
Emission control information label ..............10-10
Tire and Loading Information label ..............10-11
Air conditioner specification label ...............10-11
Installing front license plate .......................10-11Vehicle loading information
.......................10-12
Terms ....................................... 10-12
Vehicle load capacity ......................... 10-13
Securing the load ............................. 10-14
Loading tips ................................. 10-15
Measurement of weights ......................10-15
Towing a trailer .................................. 10-16
Maximum load limits .......................... 10-16
Towing load/specification ......................10-19
Towing safety ................................ 10-20
Flat towing for All–Wheel drive vehicle (if so
equipped) ................................... 10-24
Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle (if so
equipped) ................................... 10-24
Uniform tire quality grading .......................10-25
Emission control system warranty .................10-26
Reporting safety defects ......................... 10-26
Readiness
for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ....10-27
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................10-28
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . .10-29
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly 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 55 L 14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this
section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional information,
refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this
manual. With oil filter change 4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor 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 recommendations” in this section.
Without oil filter
change 4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir 8.1 L 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using
fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT NS-3 may dam-
age the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Differential gear oil ———
• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Transfer oil ———
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• NISSAN A/C System Oil Type ND-OIL8 or exact equivalents
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 5 L 1-3/8 gal 1-1/8 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalCommittee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
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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.
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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. ●
Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Never flat tow your All-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle.
● DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive (AWD)
vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
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11 Index
2nd row bench seat adjustment.........1-6
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-44
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-46
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-53
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-63
Airbagwarninglight...........1-64,2-16
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-64, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-35,4-41
Air conditioner specification label ....10-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-33,4-41
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-43
Airflowcharts..................4-37
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-34
All-Wheel Drive .................5-99
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-77
Antifreeze ...................5-112
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-12Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
.......5-104
Apps .......................4-77
Armrests .....................1-6
AroundView®Monitor.............4-17
Audible reminders ...............2-19
Audio system ..................4-44
AMradioreception.............4-44
Bluetooth®audio..........4-73,4-74
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-73,4-74
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-55,4-62
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-52,4-57
FMradioreception.............4-44
iPod® Player .............4-68,4-70
iPod® player operation .......4-68,4-70
Radio ....................4-44
USB interface ............4-64,4-66
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-64,4-66
Autolight switch .................2-40
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .....3-41,3-43
Automatic power window switch .....2-63
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-39
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
Automatic drive positioner .......3-41,3-43
AUXjack ....................4-64
AWD.......................5-99
B
Battery .................5- 112, 8-10Charge warning light
............2-13
Battery replacement ..............8-21
Keyfob ...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......8-23,8-24
Before starting the engine ...........5-18
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-38
Bluetooth® audio ............4-73,4-74
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-82,4-95
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-74
Boosterseats..................1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-104
Brake fluid ..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ...............5-103
Brakewarninglight.............2-12
Brakewearindicators........2-19,8-17
Parking brake operation ..........5-25
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-17
Brake assist ..................5-105
Brake fluid ....................8-9
Brakes ......................8-17
Brake
system .................5-103
Break-inschedule ...............5-97
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-10
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-45
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-12
Bulbreplacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin.............2-58
Cargocover...................2-59
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-12
Car phone or CB radio .............4-82
CD care and cleaning ..............4-75
CD player (See audio system) ......4-55,4-62
Chassiscontrol.................5-108
Checkingbulbs .................2-12
Check tire pressure ...............2-31
Child restraints .......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-38,1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
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) ......4-53
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-10
Cold weather driving ..............5-112
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-55,4-62
Connect phone .................4-77
Consolebox...................2-55
Consolelight...................2-67
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-20 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-20
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button .........4-10
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-76
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-33,4-41
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-56
Cupholders...................2-56
D
Daytime Running Light System .........2-45
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-44
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-39
Dimensionsandweights ............10-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-45
Display......................2-20
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-13 Drive positioner, Automatic
........3-41,3-43
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-112
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-20
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Driving the vehicle ................5-20
E
ECO mode switch ................5-26
Economy-fuel..................5-99
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-16
Emission control information label ......10-10
Emission control system warranty .......10-26
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-18
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........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 .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-6
Engine serial number ............10-10
Engine specifications ............10-7
Starting the engine .............5-18
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
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Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders.............10-28
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-4
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extendedstorageswitch ............2-53
Eyeglass case ..................2-55
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ...................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-9
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-10
Foglightswitch .................2-46
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-13
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with Pedestrian
Detection system ................5-88
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-53
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-99 Fuel-filler door and cap
...........3-35
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ..............10-4
Fuel recommendation ............10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-31
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-97
Fuel-filler door ...............3-34,3-34
Fuelgauge.....................2-7
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusiblelinks ...................8-19
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-69,2-70,2-71,2-72,2-72
Gascap .....................3-35
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-54
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-82,4-95
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-39
Headlight control switch ............2-39 Headlights....................8-26
Headlights, aiming control
............2-44
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated seats ...................2-47
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-48
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-33,4-41
Heater operation ...........4-34,4-42
Hill start assist system .............5-111
HomeLink® Universal
T
ransceiver......2-69,2-70,2-71,2-72,2-72
Hood.......................3-26
Hook Luggage hook ................2-59
Horn .......................2-47
I
Ignition switch ..................5-13
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-14
Immobilizer system .........2-35,5-14,5-17
Important vehicle information label ......10-10
In-cabin microfilter ................8-15
Increasing fuel economy .............5-99
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-12,2-17
Information display ................2-20
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-39
Instrument brightness control ..........2-45
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-45
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .........5-58
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