8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-4
Engine cooling system ..........................8-6
Checking engine coolant level ................8-7
Changing engine coolant .....................8-7
Engine oil ........................................8-8
Checking engine oil level .....................8-8
Changing engine oil ..........................8-9
Changing engine oil filter .....................8-11
5-speed Automatic Transmission
(if so equipped) Fluid (ATF) ......................8-12
7-speed Automatic Transmission
(if so equipped) Fluid (ATF) ......................8-12
Power steering fluid ............................ 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-14
Battery......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ............................... 8-16
Drive belt ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs .................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-18Air cleaner
...................................... 8-18
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..........8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-20
Cleaning .................................... 8-20
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-23
Passenger compartment ....................8-24
Battery replacement ........................... 8-26
Key fob (if so equipped) ......................8-27
Lights .......................................... 8-28
Headlights ................................... 8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-29
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-30
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-32
Tire pressure ................................ 8-32
Tir
e labeling ................................. 8-36
Types of tires ................................ 8-38
Tire chains .................................. 8-39
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-40
When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the shif t le-
ver to P (Park).
∙ Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
∙ If you must work with the engine run- ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jew-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicle.
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. ∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even
if the ignition key is in the OFF position
and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.
∙ If you must run the engine in an en- closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.
∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
∙ On gasoline engine models, the fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
∙ Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
∙ Avoid contact with used engine oil and coolant. Improperly disposed en-
gine oil, engine coolant and/or other
vehicle fluids can damage the envi-
ronment. Always conform to local
regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluid.
∙ Never leave the engine or the trans- mission related component harness
connector disconnected while the ig-
nition switch is in the ON position.
∙ Never connect or disconnect the bat- tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
∙ DO NOT power wash any interior por- tion of this vehicle to help minimize
liquid intrusion and potential elec-
tronic component damage.
This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself
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.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
8-26Do-it-yourself
KEY FOB (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the key fob as follows:
1Open the lid using a coinA.
2Remove the batteryB.
3Install a new batteryCwith the “+”
facing down.
∙
Hold the battery by the edges. Holding
the battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
∙ Do not touch the internal circuit and electric terminals as it could cause a
malfunction.
∙ When changing the battery, do not let dust or oil get on the key fob.
∙ There is danger of explosion if a lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then
the
button two or three times to
check the key fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
∙ An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always con-
firm local regulations for battery dis-
posal.
∙ The key fob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
∙ The operational range of the key fob
extends to approximately 33 f t (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
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Do-it-yourself8-27
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
Replacing the fog light bulb
CAUTION
∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealedinside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
∙ When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope.
∙ Use the same number and wattage as originally installed as shown in the
chart.
∙ Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light for a long period of time as dust,
moisture and smoke may enter the
fog light body and affect the perfor-
mance of the fog light. 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
2. The fog light is accessible in front of the front tire and behind the bumper.
3. Disconnect the bulb connector
1.
4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove.
5. Remove by pulling it straight out of the fog light assembly. Do not shake or ro-
tate the bulb when removing it. Do not
touch the glass envelope.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
LDI2082
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11 Index
5-Speed automatic transmission
fluid(ATF)....................8-12
7-speed automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) (gasoline engine only)......8-12
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system .....................5-26
Air bag (See supplemental
restraint
system) .................... .1-55
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front
impact air bag system) .........1-61
Air bag warning labels ............1-66
Airbagwarninglight .........1-66, 2-23
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-66, 2-23
Air cleaner ...................8-18
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-23,4-28
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations .......10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner
controls...............4-19,4-28
Rear seat air conditioner ........4-31
Servicing air conditioner .....4-24,4-32Alarm system (See
vehicle security system)
..........2-26
Anchor point locations ............1-37
Antenna ....................4-73
Antifreeze ...................5-32
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-19
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-24
Apps .......................4-74
Audible reminders ..............2-26
Audiosystem.................4-32 AMradioreception............4-33
Bluetooth® audio .........4-69,4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio ......4-70
Compact disc (CD)
player.............4-45,4-51,4-58
FM/AM radio with
compact disc (CD) player ........4-42
FM/AM/SAT radio with
compact disc (CD) player .....4-47,4-53
FMradioreception............4-33
iPod®Player ............4-64,4-66
iPod® player operation ......4-64,4-66
Radio ....................4-32
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-72
USBinterface............4-60,4-62
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Connection Port ..........4-60,4-62
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Automatic transmission position
indicatorlight...............2-24 Driving with automatic
transmission................5-13
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-18
Automatic door locks .............3-8
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge ......................2-8
AUXjack....................4-55
B
Back button ...................4-7
Back door ....................3-7
Battery..................5-32,8-15 Charge warning light ..........2-20
Battery replacement ............8-26
Keyfob................8-26,8-27
Before starting the engine .........5-10
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-17
Bluetooth® audio ...........4-69,4-70
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-75
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
withNavigationSystem ..........4-86
Bluetooth® streaming audio with
NavigationSystem..............4-70
Bluetooth® streaming audio without
Navigation System (if so equipped) . . .4-69
Booster seats .................1-51
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-24
B
rakefluid.................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-30
Brakesystem...............5-24
Instrument brightness control.......2-33
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-33
Interiorlight...................2-51
iPod®Player...............4-64,4-66
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-34
J
Jumpstarting..............6-10,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-26,8-27
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system (See
remote keyless entry system) ......3-10
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
Systemkeys.................3-2
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label . .10-12
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-11
Vehicle identification number
(VIN)plate..................10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-66LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
forCHildren)System ............
.1-34
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-66, 2-23
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-30
Bulb replacement .............8-30
Charge warning light ...........2-20
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-30
Foglights..................8-29
Foglightswitch..............2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-31
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-31
Headlights.................8-28
Interiorlight.................2-51
Lightbulbs.................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-21
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight................2-23
Security indicator light ..........2-25
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders .............2-24
Lights......................8-28 Maplights..................2-52
Lock Child safety sliding door lock .......3-8
Door locks ..................3-3
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-14
Lowfuelwarninglight......2-13,2-21,2-23
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-21
Low windshield-washer fluid
warninglight..................2-23
Luggage (See
vehicle loading information) ........10-14 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-29
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
Malfunctionindicatorlamp(MIL)......2-24
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual vent windows .............2-51
Maplights....................2-52
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-33
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-18
Outsidemirrors ..............3-19
Rearview...................3-17
Mirrors......................3-17
Mobile apps ...................4-74
N
NissanConnect® ................4-74
NISS
AN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-28,5-10
NISSAN Voice Recognition System .....4-95
11-4