
windshield-washer antifreeze. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the mix-
ture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Anti-freeze or equivalent.
CAUTION
∙ Do not substitute engine antifreezecoolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir. ∙ Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. Do not use the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water. ∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
∙ Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal cable to prevent
discharge.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as: 1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
BATTERY
Do-it-yourself8-11

Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery* (for serviceable batteries):
Check the fluid level in each cell. The fluid
should be at the bottom of the filler open-
ing. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health. Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
level*:
Make sure that the brake and clutch
fluid levels are between the MIN and MAX
lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level surface with
the engine off. Wait more than 15 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
9-4Maintenance and schedules

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:∙ How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
∙ Whether or not the driver and passen- ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
∙ How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
∙ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
∙ Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identif ying
data routinely acquired during a crash in-
vestigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN
dealer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be
accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law. Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
Genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for
your vehicle. This manual is the same one
used by the factory-trained technicians
working at NISSAN dealerships. Genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can also be pur-
chased.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of Genu-
ine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of Genu-
ine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this
model year and prior, please contact the
nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num-
ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your
area, call the NISSAN Information Center at
1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep-
resentative will assist you.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR) OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
10-20Technical 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

R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-47
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-31,4-36
Steering wheel audio
controlswitch...............4-45
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M)test....................10-19
Rearcenterseatbelt .............1-16
Rearhatch....................3-10
Rearpowerwindows.............2-28
Rearseat.....................1-5
Rearviewmirror ................3-15
RearViewMonitor................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-17
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-20
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote keyless entry system ......3-6,3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19 Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-5
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-13
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Pregnant women ..............1-13
Rearcenterseatbelt ...........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Seatbelts................1-10, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-13
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-13, 2-11
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Frontseats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat...................1-5
Security indicator light ............2-13
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . . .2-14, 5-7
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-14
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-17
Service manual order form .........10-20
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-23
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-10
Manual transmission ...........5-14
Shiftlockrelease................5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
s
y
stems).....................1-60
Spark plug replacement ...........8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control ................5-24
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-7
Jumpstarting.............6 -11, 8-13
Precautions when starting
anddriving..................5-2
Push starting ................6-13
Starting the engine .............5-8
Starting the engine ...............5-8
Steering Power steering system ..........5-21
Tilting steering wheel ...........3-14
Steering wheel .................3-14
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-45
Stoplight....................8-27
Storage.....................2-23
Storagetray ..................2-23
Sunvisors....................3-14
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-62
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-63, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-62
11-5