●E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy-
genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
● If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in NISSAN ve-
hicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine stall-
ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-
eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.E–15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-15
fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. gov-
ernment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl, is an octane boosting additive. NISSAN
does not recommend the use of fuel containing
MMT. Such fuel may adversely affect vehicle per-
formance, including the emissions control sys-
tem. Note that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to consult
your gasoline retailer for more details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, it is recommended that you have a
NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Fail-
ure to correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which NISSAN is not respon-
sible.
Technical and consumer information10-5
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.
LTI2061
10-6Technical and consumer information
When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-
cle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-
fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-
sion control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; there-
fore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district and
registered, its modifications, transporta-
tion and registration are the responsibility
of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for
any inconvenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
LTI2050LTI2274
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
10-10Technical and consumer information
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-50
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-58
Airbagwarninglight...........1-59,2-20
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-59, 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-30
Air conditioner service ...........4-34
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 ....4-27
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-34
Airflowcharts..................4-31
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna .....................4-72
Antifreeze ....................5-32
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-28
Apps .......................4-72
Armrests .....................1-5
Around View® Monitor .............4-16
Audible reminders ...............2-23
Audio system ..................4-35 AMradioreception.............4-35
Bluetooth®audio..........4-68,4-69
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-45, 4-50, 4-57
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-47,4-52
FMradioreception.............4-35
iPod® Player
.............4-62,4-64
iPod® player operation .......4-62,4-64
Radio ....................4-35
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-70
USB interface ............4-58,4-60
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-58,4-60
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-41
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-46,4-58
B
Battery ..................5-32,8-10
Chargewarninglight............2-16
Battery replacement ..............8-20
Keyfob................8-20,8-20
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-22
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-13
Block heater Engine ....................5-33
Bluetooth®audio............4-68,4-69 Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system...............4-74,4-88,4-99
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System
.....................4-69
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-68
Boosterseats..................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-28
Brake fluid ..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-25
Brake system ................5-28
Brakewarninglight.............2-15
Brakewearindicators........2-23,8-17
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-17
Brake assist ...................5-29
Brake fluid ....................8-9
Brakes ......................8-17
Brake system ..................5-28
Break-inschedule ...............5-23
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-29
Bulb check/instrument
panel ..........2-15
Bulbreplacement................8-25
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargocover...................2-39
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
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
Clutchfluid...................8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-8
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-30
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system) .................1-50
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Fuel economy ................5-25
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-25
Fuel gauge ..................2-10
Fuel octane rating ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-7,3-26
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-24
Fuel-filler door ..................3-25
Fuel gauge ....................2-10
Fuses.......................8-17
Fusible links ...................8-18 G
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Fuel gauge ..................2-10
Odometer ...................2-6
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-8
Trip computer ................2-11
Trip odometer .................2-6
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-35
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®.............4-74,4-88,4-99
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-27
Headlight control switch ............2-27
Headlights ....................8-23
Head restraints ..................1-6
Heated seats ...................2-31
Heated seat switches ..............2-31
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Heater operation ...............4-29
Hood release ...................3-23
Horn .......................2-30
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8 Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system .........2-23,5-10,5-13
Important vehicle information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-15
Increasing fuel economy .............5-25
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge indicator .............
5
-12
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-14,2-20
Instrument brightness control ..........2-29
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-29
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-12
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-8,3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interior light ................2-42,2-43
iPod®Player ............... 4-62, 4-64
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24
J
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-12
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-20,8-20
11-3
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