10-6Technical and consumer information
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, it is recommended you have a
NISSAN dealer correct the condition.
Failure to correct the condition is mis-
use of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is
not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This
in turn may cause excessive fuel con-
sumption or damage to the engine. If any
of the above symptoms are encountered,
have your vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended 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
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.
JVT0342X
API certification mark
API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). NISSAN recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification 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 necessary when the proper oil type is
used and maintenance intervals are fol-
lowed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................... 5-138
Advanced Air Bag System .................................... 1-60
Aiming controlHeadlights................................................................... 2-39
Air bag system Advanced Air Bag System ............................. 1-60
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................. 1-62
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-68
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air
bag system................................................................ 1-68
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-70
Air bag warning light................................. 1-71, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-34
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-42
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-13
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant
recommendations ................................ 4-42, 10-7
Automatic air conditioner ............................. 4-35
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-42
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-31
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................... 5-10
All-mode 4WD.............................................................. 5-123
Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-42
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-138
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light ................................................................... 2-11 Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ................................. 7-2
Interior appearance care................................... 7-5
Armrest ........................................................................\
........ 1-11
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-20
Auto closure .................................................................... 3-25
Automatic Air conditioner ........................................................ 4-35
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Door locks...................................................................... 3-6
Drive positioner...................................................... 3-40
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-18
Seat positioner ....................................................... 3-40
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) ....... 5-104
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning light................................................ 2-14
Average fuel consumption and speed ....... 2-28
Avoiding collision and rollover.............................. 5-8
B
Back door (See liftgate) .......................................... 3-22
Battery........................................................................\
.......... 8-11 Battery saver system.......................... 2-39, 2-65
Intelligent Key.......................................................... 8-21
Variable voltage control system .............. 8-13
Before starting the engine................................... 5-16
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-13
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..................................... 5-33
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)/Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-12
Booster seats.................................................................. 1-51
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............ 5-138 Brake booster.......................................................... 8-17
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ....................................................... 5-137
Parking brake operation................................. 5-22
Warning light............................................................ 2-12
Break-in schedule .................................................... 5-122
Brightness control Instrument panel .................................................. 2-40
Bulb check/instrument panel............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ................................................................. 4-42
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-43
Cargo floor box ............................................................. 2-57
Cargo light ........................................................................\
2-67
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-4
Chassis and body maintenance...................... 9-11
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-32 Booster seats........................................................... 1-51
LATCH system ......................................................... 1-35
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-33
Top tether strap .................................................... 1-37
Child safety....................................................................... 1-30
Child safety rear door lock ...................................... 3-6
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-20
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................. 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-5
Climate control.............................................................. 4-34
Coat hooks ....................................................................... 2-56
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 2-3
11-2
Cold weather driving ............................................. 5-142
Console box ..................................................................... 2-54
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................................. 5-67 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system)................................................................ 5-87
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ................. 5-69
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-51
D
Daytime running light system........................... 2-40
Dimensions .................................................................... 10-10
Drive belts...................................................................\
....... 8-13
Drive positioner............................................................. 3-40
Driving Cold weather driving ..................................... 5-142
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-18
On-pavement and off-road driving .......... 5-9
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-4
Safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
E
Economy, Fuel............................................................. 5-123
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-28
Emission control information label............ 10-12
Emission control system maintenance ......... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............ 10-32 Engine
Before starting the engine............................ 5-16
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-122
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge .......................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off.......................... 5-15
Engine block heater ....................................... 5-143
Engine compartment
check locations ......................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ........................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ..................................... 10-6
Engine oil replacement indicator ............ 2-26
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Engine serial number .................................... 10-12
Engine specifications......................................... 10-8
Engine start operation indicator.............. 2-23
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-14
Oil pressure gauge ................................................. 2-8
Protection mode ................................................... 5-17
Remote engine start
operation indicator ............................................. 2-23
Starting the engine............................................. 5-16
Entry/exit function, Automatic
drive positioner ............................................................. 3-40
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 10-34
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ........................................................ 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ...................... 2-24
Extended storage switch ...................................... 8-21
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 10-12
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ................................ 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch).................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
............. 6-3
Flat towing..................................................................... 10-30
Flexible seating.............................................................. 1-12
Floor mat cleaning ......................................................... 7-5
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Engine coolant........................................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-10
Fog light switch ............................................................ 2-42
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) NISSAN all-mode 4WD®................................ 5-123
Front passenger air bag and
status light........................................................................\
1-62
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-4
Front seat Front seat adjustment ......................... 1-4, 1-11
Front-seat active head restraint..................... 1-19
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Fuel economy...................................................... 5-123
Fuel information.................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler cap............................................................ 3-26
Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-26
Gauge........................................................................\
........ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning............................. 3-29
Fuel efficient driving tips .................................... 5-122
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Fusible links...................................................................... 8-19
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-68, 2-72
Gas cap........................................................................\
........ 3-26
Gauge........................................................................\
................ 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge......... 2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-8
Fuel gauge .................................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................................... 2-6
Speedometer .............................................................. 2-6
Tachometer.................................................................. 2-7
Trip computer ......................................................... 2-27
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-53
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests................................... 1-15
Headlights Aiming control ........................................................ 2-39
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-24
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-37
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-43
Heated steering wheel ............................................ 2-42
Heater Automatic air conditioner ............................. 4-35 Engine block heater ....................................... 5-143
Heater and air
conditioner operation....................................... 4-34
Hill start assist system ......................................... 5-131
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ..... 2-68, 2-72
Hood release ................................................................... 3-21
Hook Coat hooks ................................................................ 2-56
Luggage hook ......................................................... 2-56
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-43
I
Ignition switch (Push-button)............................ 5-13
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-31
In-cabin microfilter ..................................................... 4-42
Indicator Lights..................................................................\
............ 2-18
Vehicle information display.......................... 2-21
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-31
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test............. 10-33
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-40
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Intelligent Around View Monitor ..................... 4-10
Intelligent Auto Headlight system ................. 2-37
Intelligent Back-up Intervention (I-BI) ......... 5-57
Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI) ...................................................... 5-43
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
ON indicator light ........................................................ 2-18
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ........................ 5-69
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system main switch indicator ....................................... 2-25
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-14
Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) ................. 5-91 Intelligent Distance Control (I-DC) system
warning light ................................................................... 2-13
Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW).......................................................... 5-113
Intelligent Key..................................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-7
Battery replacement.......................................... 8-21
Key operating range ............................................. 3-9
Key operation .......................................................... 3-10
Warning light............................................................ 2-14
Warning signals...................................................... 3-12
Intelligent Key warning light .............................. 2-14
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .................. 5-23
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) ON
indicator light (green) .............................................. 2-19
Intelligent Rear View Mirror................................. 3-32
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-66
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-26
Interior lights................................................................... 2-65
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-35
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-12
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-15
Keys ........................................................................\
.................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system................................ 3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ..................................... 1-70
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-13
11-3
11-4
Emission control information label .... 10-12
Engine serial number .................................... 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .............................................. 10-12
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-32, 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .... 10-11
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange)..............................................................\
..... 2-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI) ............................................ 5-23
LATCH system ................................................................ 1-35
License plate, Installing front
license plate.................................................................. 10-13
Liftgate........................................................................\
......... 3-22
Light Air bag warning light......................................... 1-71
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-24
Cargo light ................................................................. 2-67
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-42
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement ..................... 8-24
Indicator lights........................................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch ......................... 2-66
Interior lights............................................................ 2-65
Map lights ................................................................... 2-65
Replacement ............................................................ 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-67
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Linking Intelligent Key (air conditioner)..... 4-42
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .............................................. 10-14
Lock Automatic door locks........................................... 3-6 Door locks...................................................................... 3-4
Liftgate lock .............................................................. 3-22
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ................................ 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning.......................................... 3-26
Low outside temperature warning............... 2-25
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system (See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) ..... 5-5
Luggage hooks ............................................................. 2-56
M
Maintenance........................................................................\
9-2 Battery........................................................................\
... 8-11
General maintenance........................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle..................................................... 9-3
Maintenance indicators................................... 2-26
Maintenance log.................................................... 9-14
Maintenance precautions................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ............................. 9-2
Maintenance schedules...................................... 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-29
Standard maintenance ....................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules.............................................. 9-6
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) .................... 2-19
Map lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-65
Master warning light................................................. 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ....... 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic
drive positioner ............................................................. 3-41
Meter Trip computer ......................................................... 2-27 Meters and gauges ........................................................ 2-5
Instrument brightness control .................. 2-40
Mirror Inside mirror ............................................................. 3-31
Intelligent Rear View Mirror.......................... 3-32
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-40
Monitor Intelligent Around View Monitor .............. 4-10
Monitor, RearView Monitor ...................................... 4-3
Moonroof........................................................................\
.... 2-63
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ...................... 4-28N
New vehicle break-in ............................................. 5-122
NISSAN all-mode 4WD®........................................ 5-123
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-31
NissanConnect Owner’s Manual.......................... 4-2
O
Odometer........................................................................\
....... 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................ 5-9
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Oil filter replacement indicator ................. 2-26
Operation, operational indicators .................. 2-23
Outside air temperature ........................................ 2-28
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats.............. 6-14
FUEL INFORMATION
VK56VD engine
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) number (Research octane
number 91).
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that spe-
cified could adversely affect the
emission control systems, and
may also affect warranty cover-
age.
. 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 adversely
affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty. .
Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopen-
tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). Using fuel containing
MMT may adversely affect vehicle
performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are
labeled to indicate MMT content,
so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details.
Note that Federal and California
laws prohibit the use of MMT in
reformulated gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations re-
quire 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.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
.Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door.
For additional information, see “Wheels
and tires” (P.8-30).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-
122). Follow these recommendations for
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION