When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
●Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-
ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. Move the shift lever to P
(Park) .
● Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
● If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even if the ignition key is in the OFF position
and the engine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the negative
battery cable before working near the
fan.
● If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
● On gasoline engine models, the fuel
filter or fuel lines should be serviced. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
●Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ●
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
● Never leave the engine or the transmis-
sion related component harness con-
nector disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
This “Do-it-yourself” section gives instructions
regarding only those items which are relatively
easy for an owner to perform.
A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also avail-
able. For additional information, refer to “Owner’s
Manual/Service Manual order information” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties or
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing, it
is recommended that you have it done by a
NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio.............4-73
CD care and cleaning ..............4-70
CD player (See audio system) . .4-45, 4-50, 4-57
Checkingbulbs .................2-15
Child restraints .......1-20,1-20,1-22,1-24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-24
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22,1-28,1-34,1-39
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 ...........2-23
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock (models without navigation system) ....4-49
Clockset.....................4-49
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) . . .4-4, 4-7, 4-9
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ...............4-44,4-48,4-49
Clutch Clutch fluid ...................8-9
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-45,4-50,4-57
Connect phone .................4-72
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid .......................8-8
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Setting button .................4-7 Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-70
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-36
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-56
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-28
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-27
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-16
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-13
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-32
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Driving with manual transmission ......5-19
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-15 E
Economy-fuel..................5-25
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-12
Emission control information label ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Blockheater.................5-33
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 .....2-9
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-16
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-9
Event Data recorders .............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extended storage switch ............8-19
11-2
Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ......3-8,3-17
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-11
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) ..........1-58
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-24
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-59,2-20
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulb replacement ..............8-25
Charge warning light ............2-16
ExteriorandInteriorlights..........8-25
Foglights...................8-25
Foglightswitch ...............2-30 Headlight and turn signal switch
......2-27
Headlight control switch ..........2-27
Headlights..................8-23
Interiorlight..............2-42,2-43
Lightbulbs..................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-18
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Security indicator light ............2-22
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-14,2-20
Lights.......................8-23
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-25
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-7,3-26
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-18
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-19
Underthehoodandvehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenancerequirements............9-2 Maintenance schedules
..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Manual windows .................2-42
Mappocket....................2-34
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-29
Mirror Outside mirrors ...............3-30
Rearview ...................3-29
Vanity mirror .................3-29
Mirrors ......................3-29
Mobileapps ...................4-72
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-72
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-23, 5-10, 5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-108
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....10-5
Odometer .....................2-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-7
11-4
U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-17
USB interface ...............4-58,4-60
Audio file operation ..........4-59,4-61
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-29
Variable voltage control system .........8-13
Vehicledimensionsandweights........10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-32
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-30
Vehicle identification ..............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ....2-23,5-10,5-13
Vehicleloadinginformation......10-13,10-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-16
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System) , engine start .....2-23,5-10,5-13
Ventilators ....................4-27
Visors.......................3-28
Voice Prompt Interrupt . .4-77, 4-90, 4-91, 4-102
Voice recognition system ...........4-108
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-59,2-20
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-15Battery charge warning light
........2-16
Brake warning light .............2-15
Door open warning light ...........2-16
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-7,3-26
Lowfuelwarninglight............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-18
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-50
Seatbeltwarninglight........1-13,2-19
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-59,2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...............2-14,2-20
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-58
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.................2-14,2-20 Audible reminders ..........2-14,2-20
Checking bulbs ...............2-15
Indicatorlights ............2-14,2-20
Warninglights.............2-14,2-20
Warninglights...............2-14,2-20
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-14
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switches .2-26
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights)....10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-28,10-9
Wheel/tire size ..................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows .....................2-40
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-41
Manual windows ...............2-42 Power rear windows
.............2-41
Power windows ...............2-40
Rear power windows ............2-41
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-10
Windshieldwiperblades............8-15
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-26
Wiperblades.................8-15
Wiper and washer switch ............2-25
11-7
FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is rec-
ommended. • 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 recommenda-
tions” in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and
Loading Information label” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the break-in procedure recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle. For additional information, refer to
“Break-in schedule” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in vehicle damage
or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION