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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and
50% water to provide year-round antifreeze and
coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en-
gine cooling system additives are not necessary.
WARNING
●Never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. For additional information
on precautions, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” found in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
● The radiator is equipped with a pres-
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en-
gine damage, use only a Genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.
CAUTION
● Never use any cooling system additives
such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause dam-
age to the engine, transmission and/or
cooling system.
● When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted
to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
F (-37° C) . If additional freeze protection
is needed due to weather where you
operate your vehicle, add Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s
instructions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C) . The
use of other types of coolant solutions
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
may damage the engine cooling
system. ●
The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or
7 years. Mixing any other type of cool-
ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) , includ-
ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green) , or the use
of non-distilled water will reduce the
life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
ant. For additional information, refer to
the NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Do-it-yourself8-5

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 NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked. It is recom-
mended 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 or engine
coolant reservoir 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.
MRA8DE
LDI2167
MR16DDT
LDI3060
8-6Do-it-yourself

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 vehicle
requires that some items be checked during normal
day-to-day operation. For additional information,
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. Re-
place any damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter: Replace at specified intervals.
When driving for prolonged periods in dusty con-
ditions, check/replace the filter more frequently.
Engine coolant*: Replace coolant at the speci-
fied 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.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant or
the use of non-distilled water may reduce
the recommended service interval of the
coolant.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance and schedules9-5

NOTE:
(1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ration of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water may reduce the life expectancy of the
factory fill coolant.
(6) For MRA8DE:
Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 0.053 in (1.35 mm) even within specified periodic replacement mileage.
For MR16DDT:
Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 0.045 in (1.15 mm) even within specified periodic replacement mileage.
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increased, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are required.
9-10Maintenance and schedules

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 50 L 13-1/4 gal 11 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. MRA8DE
With oil filter
change 4.0 L 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil 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 3.8L 4qt 3-3/8qt
MR16DDT With oil filter
change 4.5 L 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Without oil
filter change 4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
Cooling system with
reservoir MRA8DE
6.6 L 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent.
MR16DDT With manual
transmission 8.5 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
With continu- ously variable transmission 8.7 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
Manual transmission fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type
75W-80, or equivalent.
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type is not
available, API GL-4+, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a tempo-
rary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type as soon as it is available.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-48
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-57
Airbagwarninglight...........1-58,2-20
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-58, 2-20
Aircleaner....................8-17
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-26
Air conditioner service ...........4-34
Air conditioner specification label ....10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-24,4-32
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ....4-23
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-34
Airflowcharts..............4-20,4-27
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-36Anchor point locations
.............1-25
Antenna.....................4-73
Antifreeze ....................5-76
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-73
Apps .......................4-74
APPS button ...................4-7
Armrests .....................1-6
Audible reminders ...............2-23
Audio system ..................4-34
AMradioreception.............4-35
Bluetooth®audio..........4-70,4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-70
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-46, 4-51, 4-58
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-48,4-53
FMradioreception..........4-35,4-44
iPod® Player .............4-64,4-66
iPod® player operation .......4-64,4-66
Radio ....................4-34
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-72
USB interface ............4-60,4-62
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-60,4-62
Autolight switch .................2-42
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-56
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-30
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-44,4-60 B
Back button ....................4-7
Battery ..................5-76, 8-13
Charge warning light ............2-17
Battery replacement ..............8-24
Keyfob................8-24,8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-26
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-26
Block heater Engine ....................5-77
Bluetooth® audio ............4-70,4-70
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system ....4-94
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System ..............4-106
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System ............4-78,4-94
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-70
Boosterseats..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-73
Brake fluid ..................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-31
Brake system ................5-72
Brakewarninglight.............2-16
Brakewearindicators........2-23,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-23

EngineBefore starting the engine ..........5-14
Block heater .................5-77
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-6
Changing engine oil ..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-6
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Engine cooling system ............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-12
Engine specifications ............10-9
Starting the engine ..........5-14,5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-7
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders .............10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-53
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire ....................6-3,6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5 Fluid
Brake fluid ..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Clutch fluid ..................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Engine coolant .................8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-12
Foglightswitch .................2-45
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) .......2-17
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-70
Fuel-filler cap .................3-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Fuel-filler lid .................3-26
Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Fuel octane rating ..............10-6
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-6,2-34
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-68
Fuel-filler door ..................3-26
Fuelgauge.....................2-8
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-62,2-64,2-64,2-65
Gascap .....................3-26
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Fuelgauge...................2-8
Odometer ...................
2-5
Speedometer ...............2-4,2-5
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer .................2-9
Trip odometer ..............2-4,2-5
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-52
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-94
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-41
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-41
Headlights....................8-28
Head restraints ..................1-7
Heated seats ...................2-46
Heated seat switches ..........2-46,4-75
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-31
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-24,4-32
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ....4-23
Heater operation ....4-17,4-19,4-25,4-33
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-31
11-3

Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-25
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-6,2-34
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-17,2-19,2-34
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-19,2-34
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-14
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenance log .................9-14
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-13
Malfunction indicator light ............2-22
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Maplights ....................2-60
Map pocket ................2-49,2-49
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-44
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-30
Outside mirror control ............3-32
Outside mirrors ...............3-32
Rearview ...................3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-29
Mirrors ......................3-30 Mobileapps ...................4-74
Moonroof
.................2-57,2-57
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-74
NissanConnectSMServices...........4-74
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-2,3-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-38,5-10,5-13
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....10-6
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-8
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-7
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall...........4-82,4-97,4-109
Outside mirror control ..............3-32
Outside mirrors .................3-32
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-22
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-22 P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-70
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-94
Power Powerdoorlocks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet .................2-48
Power rear windows .............2-56
Power steering system ...........5-71
Power windows ...............2-55
Rear power windows ............2-56
Power outlet ...................2-48
Power steering ..................5-71
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats ...........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-21,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmable features ..........4-7,4-44
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-78
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-43
11-5