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QR25DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/Fusible link box
3. Fuse box
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)fluid reservoir
8. Drive belt location
9. Radiator cap
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
WDI0643
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/Fusible link box
3. Fuse box
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Drive belt location
9. Radiator cap
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
LII0167
8-4Do-it-yourself
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Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.
Two types of fuses are used. Type
Ais
used in the fuse boxes in the engine com-
partment. Type
Bis used in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
Type
Afuses are provided as spare fuses.
They are stored in the passenger compart-
ment fuse box.
Type
Afuses can be installed in the engine
compartment and passenger compart-
ment fuse boxes. If a type
Afuse is used to replace a typeB
fuse, the typeAfuse will not be level with
the fuse pocket as shown in the illustration.
This will not affect the performance of the
fuse. Make sure the fuse is installed in the
fuse box securely.
Type
Bfuses cannot be installed in the
underhood fuse boxes. Only use type
A
fuses in the underhood fuse boxes.
LDI0455LDI0457
FUSES
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing
the tab and lif ting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is located in the center
of the fuse block in the passenger
compartment.
5. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with a
new fuse
B.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and fuses are in good condition, check
the fusible links. If any of these fusible links
are melted, replace with only Genuine
NISSAN parts.
LDI2838LDI2826
Do-it-yourself8-23
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
WARNING
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF.
2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
4. If the fuse is open
A, replace it with an
equivalent good fuse
B.
5. Reverse step 2 to reinstall fuse box cover.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec- trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
LDI2839LDI0456
8-24Do-it-yourself
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Extended storage switch
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, remove the extended storage switch
and check for an open fuse.
NOTE:
The extended storage switch is used for
long term vehicle storage. Even if the ex-
tended storage switch is broken it is not
necessary to replace it. Replace only the
open fuse in the switch with a new fuse.How to replace the extended storage
switch:
1. To remove the extended storage switch, be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position.
2. Be sure the headlight switch is in the OFF position.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Pinch the locking tabs
Afound on
each side of the storage switch.
5. Pull the storage switch straight out from the fuse box
B.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow children to swal-
low the battery or removed parts.
LDI2736
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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Engine cooling system..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-11
Engine oil pressure gauge ........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-17
Engine oil viscosity ............10-11
Engine serial number ..........10-16
Engine specifications ..........10-13
Starting the engine ............5-13
Engine Block Heater .............5-45
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-8
Enterbutton...................4-4
EventDatarecorders............10-47
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-25
Eyeglasscase.................2-45
F
Firstaidkit....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-12
Engine coolant ...............8-5 Engine oil
...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-17
Foglightswitch................2-33
Four-Wheel Drive ...............5-26
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-81
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-25
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating..........10-6,10-8
Fuel recommendation .......10-4,10-6
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-5,3-11
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-24
Fuel-filler door ..................3-11
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-22
Fusiblelinks...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. . .2-55, 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-58, 2-59
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ........2-8
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-4
Speedometer ................2-4
Tachometer .................2-6 Trip computer
................2-9
Trip odometer ................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-45
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-92
Hazardwarningflasherswitch........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-29
Headlights ...................8-27
Headrestraints.................1-10
Heatedseats..................2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-17,4-29
Heater operation ..........4-20,4-30
Hill descent control switch ..........2-36
Hill descent control system .........5-41
Hill start assist system ............5-42
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-55, 2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-58, 2-59
Hood release ..................3-10
Horn.......................2-33
I
Ignition switch .................5-10
Immobilizer system ...........2-26,5-12
Important vehicle information label . . .10-17
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-19
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-25
11-3