3. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-onds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2–3 minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
short period of time may make the vehicle
more difficult to start.
SWITCHING ENGINE OFF
Push the ignition to the off position.
To prolong the engine life (especially after ex-
tended high speed, high ambient temperature, or
during heavy load operation, such as trailering) , it
is recommended that a hot engine be idled for
3–5 minutes before shutting down. This allows
the turbocharged engine to cool down.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
● Warm up the engine before operating it un-
der load.
● Do not operate the engine at idle for ex-
tended periods. ●
Prevent engine lugging by selecting the ap-
propriate transmission gear.
● Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and tem-
perature gauges.
● Check fluid levels frequently (oil and cool-
ant) .
● Vary the throttle position at highway speeds
when carrying weight or towing.
NOTE:
Extended light or no load operation will
extend the time before the engine reaches
its full efficiency. If the engine is operated
in this manner reduced fuel economy and
power may be observed.
The aforementioned procedure should be ob-
served for the first 6,000 miles. The engine run-in
is improved by operating the vehicle under load.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
CAUTION
Laws in some jurisdictions prohibit use of
remote start. Vehicles started with the remote start require the
ignition switch to be placed in the ON position
before the shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position. To place the ignition switch to the
ON position, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Press the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of your owner’s manual.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
The power cable to operate the heater is avail-
able as a service part from an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information, refer to “Engine block
heater” in the “Starting and Driving” section of
your owner’s manual.
Starting and Stopping the Engine3-3
9 Index
A
Aircleaner....................6-19
Air cleaner housing filter ............6-19
B
Belt (See drive belt) ..............6-18
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants..8-2
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................8-2
Changing engine coolant ..........6-4
Checking engine coolant level .......6-4
D
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) .........2-3,2-5,2-5,2-6,2-7,6-17
Drive belt ....................6-18
E
Engine Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................8-2 Changingenginecoolant..........6-4
Changingengineoil.............6-6
Changing engine oil filter
..........6-8
Checking engine coolant level .......6-4
Checking engine oil level ..........6-5
Engine compartment check locations ....6-2
Engine cooling system ............6-3
Engine oil ...................6-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .8-4
Engine oil viscosity ..............8-5
Engine specifications ............8-7
Starting the engine ..............3-2
F
Fluid Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................8-2
Engine coolant ................6-3
Engine oil ...................6-5
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................8-2
Fuel recommendation ............8-3
Fuel-filler door ..................4-2
I
In-cabin microfilter ...............6-19 J
Jump starting ...................5-2
O
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................8-2
Changingengineoil.............6-6
Changing engine oil filter ..........6-8
Checking engine oil level ..........6-5
Engine oil ...................6-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .8-4
Engine oil viscosity ..............8-5
R
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ......................0-1,8-8
Recommended Fluids ..............8-2
Remote Start ...................3-3
S
Specifications ..................8-7
Starting Jump starting .................5-2
Starting the engine ..............3-2
Starting the engine ................3-2
