CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir
when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level
B, add coolant
to the MAX level
A. If the reservoir is empty,
check the coolant level in the radiator
when the engine is cold. If there is insuffi-
cient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX
level
A. This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant is
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing
any other type of coolant or the use of
non-distilled water will reduce the life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant. For ad-
ditional information, refer to the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this
manual.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “En-
gine compartment check locations” in this
section.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.
WARNING
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
∙ Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid es-
caping from the radiator.
∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of chil- dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.
LDI2794
Do-it-yourself8-5
Engine coolant*:Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant
or the use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the recommended service interval
of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter: Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Engine valve clearance*: Inspect only if
valve noise increases. Adjust valve clear-
ance if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapour
lines*: Check vapour lines for leaks or
looseness. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary. Fuel filter:
Periodic maintenance is not re-
quired. (in-tank type filter)
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary.
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the type as originally
equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
aged parts immediately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary. In-cabin microfilter:
Replace at specified
intervals. When driving for prolonged peri-
ods in dusty conditions, replace the filter
more frequently.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots: Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation: Tires should be rotated every
8,000 km (5,000 miles) according to the in-
structions under “General maintenance” in
this section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary.
Transmission fluid/oil: Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals.
If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
rough or muddy roads, replace manual
transmission fluid/oil every 32,000 km
(20,000 miles) or 24 months.
9-6Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of kilometers, miles or months, whichever comes first. km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
104
(65) 78 112
(70) 84 120
(75) 90 128
(80) 96 136
(85) 102 144
(90) 108 152
(95) 114 160
(100) 120 168
(105) 126 176
(110) 132 184
(115) 138 192
(120) 144
Drive belts See NOTE (1)I*I*I*I*I*I*
Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) RR
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine coolant* See NOTE (4)(5)
EVAP vapour lines I*I*I*
Fuel lines I*I*I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Spark plugs See NOTE (6)Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)
Intake and exhaust valve clearances See NOTE (7)
NOTE:
(1) Af ter 64,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months, inspect every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if
found damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(4) First replacement interval is 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 84 months. Af ter first replacement, replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50% demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water may reduce the life
expectancy of the factory fill coolant.
(6) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 1.35 mm (0.053 in) even within specified periodic replacement mileage.
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increased, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and
intervals are required.
Maintenance and schedules9-9
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 41 L 10-7/8 gal 9 gal For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, refer to
“Engine oil” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section
in this manual. With oil filter
change 3.5 L 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt • Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil 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 recommendations” in this section.
Without oil filter change 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt
Engine
coolant
with reservoir With automatic transmission 6.6 L 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze/ Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
With manual transmission 6.7 L 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal
Manual transmission gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or
equivalent
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not
available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary
replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is available.
Automatic transmission fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission
durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front
impact air bag system) .........1-54
Air bag warning labels ............1-62
Airbagwarninglight..........1-63, 2-11
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-63, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-18
Air conditioner service ..........4-23
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...................4-15
Servicing air conditioner ........4-23
Air flow charts ..............4-12,4-19
Alarm system (See vehicle
security system) ...............2-14
Anchor point locations ...........1-28
Antenna ....................4-46
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-22
Audible reminders ..............2-14
Audio system .................4-23 AMradioreception............4-24
Compact disc (CD) player
....4-34,4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-31,4-36
FMradioreception............4-23
iPod®Player................4-42
iPod® player operation .........4-42
Radio ....................4-23
Steering wheel audio control
switch ...................4-45
USBinterface...............4-40
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connection Port .............4-40
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-29
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . .8-9
Automatic transmission position
indicatorlight...............2-12
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-9
Transmission shif t lever lock
release ...................5-12
Automatic door locks .............3-6
AUXjack.................4-35,4-40
B
Battery..................5-26,8-11 Charge warning light ...........2-9
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob................8-21,8-21
Before starting the engine ..........5-7Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Block heater
Engine ...................5-28
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-47
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-22
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-27
Brakesystem...............5-22
Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-14, 8-17
Parking brake operation .........5-15
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Brakeassist................. .5-24
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-22
Break-in schedule ...............5-17
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-20
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............
8
-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................10-2
Cargo (See vehicle
loading information) ............10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-47
CDcareandcleaning............4-44
Fuel economy...............5-19
Fuel-filler cap ................3-11
Fuel-filler lid .................3-11
Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-5
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-18
Fuel-filler door ..................3-11
Fuel gauge ....................2-6
Fuses .......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-18
G
Gascap......................3-11
Gauge Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Odometer ..................2-4
Speedometer ................2-4
Tachometer .................2-5
Trip computer ................2-6
Trip odometer ................2-4
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-24
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-47
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-18
Headlights ...................8-22 Headrestraints .................1-6
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-15
Heater operation ........4-9,4-11, 4-17
Hood ........................3-9
Horn .......................2-21
I
Ignition switch ..................5-5
Immobilizer system ...........2-14,5-7
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-15
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-19
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders) ...............2-12
Instrument brightness control .......2-20
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-20
Interiorlight...................2-29
iPod®Player...................4-42
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-25
J
Jumpstarting...............6 -11, 8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-21,8-21Keyless entry
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry
system)..................3-6, 3-7
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
Systemkeys.................3-3
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........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) ..........1-62
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System .............1-25
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Light Airbagwarninglight ........1-63, 2-11
B
rakelight(Seestoplight)........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-9
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-27
Foglights..................8-26
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-18
11-3
Headlights .................8-22
Interiorlight.................2-29
Lightbulbs.................8-22
Low windshield-washer
fluidwarninglight.............2-10
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Security indicator light..........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .............2-12
Lights ......................8-22
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-3,3-4
Power door locks ..............3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight..................2-10
Luggage (See vehicle
loading information) .............10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-12 Manual front seat adjustment
........1-3
Manual windows ................2-27
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-20
Mirror Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-16
Outsidemirrors ..............3-16
Rearview...................3-15
Vanitymirror................3-15
Mirrors......................3-15
N
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-14,5-7
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
Odometer ....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
One shot call ..................4-50
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-16
Outsidemirrors ................3-16
Overdriveswitch................5-13 Overheat
Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-13
Owner's manual order form ........10-20
Owner's manual/service manual
orderinformation..............10-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-15
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-20
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-47
Power Power door locks ..............3-5
Poweroutlet................2-22
Powerrearwindows...........2-28
Power steering system ..........5-21
Powerwindows..............2-27
Rearpowerwindows...........2-28
Poweroutlet..................2-22
Powersteering................ .5-21
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-10
Precautions on supplemental
r e
straintsystem..............1-44
Precautions when starting
anddriving..................5-2
Push starting ..................6-13
11-4