CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Turn the hybrid system off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
B.
4. Remove oil filter
Bwith an oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
∙ Be sure to remove any old gasketmaterial remaining on the sealing
surface of the engine. Failure to do
so could lead to an oil leak and en-
gine damage.
∙ The dipstick must be inserted in place to prevent oil spillage from
the dipstick hole when filling the
engine with oil.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis- tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn. 8. Start the hybrid system and check for
leakage around the oil filter. Correct as
required.
9. Turn the hybrid system off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil
level. Add engine oil if necessary.
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8-10Do-it-yourself
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).
12-Volt battery*: This vehicle is equipped
with a sealed maintenance free battery. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for service.
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 hybrid system 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 fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir. Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Inverter coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the inverter is cold.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. 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
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-28
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-19
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5 -113
Console box ..................2-57
Console light ..................2-68
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-31
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking inverter coolant level .....8-7
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol.................5-54
Cupholders ..................2-58
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-47Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-42
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-47
Display......................2-20
Door locks ..................3-4,3-5
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-36,3-38
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-113
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Drivingthevehicle...............5-18
Dynamic driver assistance switch
(for vehicles without ProPILOT™ Assist) . .2-51
E
ECO mode switch ...............5-24
Economy - fuel .................5-99
Efficientuseofyourvehicle........HEV-11
Emergency hybrid system shut off ....5-15
Emergency shut-off system .......HEV-4
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Energy monitors ...............HEV-6
Engine Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5Checking engine oil level
.........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
EventDatarecorders.........10-21,10-22
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-55
Eyeglasscase .................2-57
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
fluid..................8-11
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-7
Invertercoolant...............8-6
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
11-2
Mirrors......................3-33
Moonroof....................2-65
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-24
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-16
NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid System . .HEV-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-38,5-16
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Operation of the hybrid system .....HEV-5
Outsidemirrors................3-35
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-57
Owner's manual order form ........10-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-22 P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-23
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-103
Parkingbrake..................5-23
Personal lights .................2-69
Power Power door locks ...........3-5,3-6
Poweroutlet................2-53
Powerrearwindows...........2-64
Power steering system .........5-103
Powerwindows..............2-63
Rearpowerwindows...........2-64
Powermeter...................2-7
Poweroutlet..................2-53
Powersteering................5-103
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-45
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Push starting ..................6-14 R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-36
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-20
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .......5-46
Rearpowerwindows............ .2-64
Rearviewmirror................3-33
RearViewMonitor................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-42
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-41
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.............10-21,10-22
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Regenerative brake ............HEV-10
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Hybrid Start ..............5-17
Remote Start ..................3-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-19
Road accident cautions ..........HEV-3
Roofrack....................2-62
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Childseatbelts..... .1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
R
eporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
11-5