CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Do not use exces-
sive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 f t-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install
the oil filler cap securely.
For additional information on drain
and refill capacity, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
ties” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
The drain and refill capacity depends
on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to deter-
mine when the proper amount of oil is
in the engine. 8. Start the engine. Check for leakage
around the drain plug and oil filter. Cor-
rect as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
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rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ towing a trailer
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type ND-OIL8 or
the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the re-
placement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
government regulations require the recov-
ery and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioner system service.
A NISSAN dealer has the trained techni-
cians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system re-
frigerant. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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Childrestraints........1-25, 1-26, 1-28, 1-30LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-30
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28, 1-35, 1-41, 1-46
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-33
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-32
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving ............5-156
Console box ..................2-59
Console light ..................2-72
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-21
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-21
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-29,4-38
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol.................5-64
Cupholders ..................2-60 D
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-44
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-49
Display......................2-21
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6
Drivebelt ....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-43,3-44
Driving Cold weather driving ..........5-156
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-21
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Drivingthevehicle...............5-21
Dynamic driver assistance switch
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . . .2-53
E
ECO mode switch ...............5-33
Economy - fuel ................5-142
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-17
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-28
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-18
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8Checking engine coolant level
......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-19
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders.........10-30,10-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-57
Eyeglasscase.................2-59
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine
coolant ...............8-4
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Engine oil...................8-6
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-50
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-57
Front-door pocket ..............2-58
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-142
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-35
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-34
Fuelefficientdrivingtips..........5-140
Fuel-filler door .................3-34
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-22
Fusiblelinks...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ..........2-74,2-76,2-77,2-77
Gascap.....................3-35
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ................2-4
Tachometer .................2-6 Trip odometer
................2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-59
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-44
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-44
Headlights ...................8-27
Headrestraints.................1-11
Heatedseats..................2-51
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-52
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-29,4-38
Heater operation ..........4-30,4-39
Hill start assist system ...........5-155
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ..........2-74,2-76,2-77,2-77
Hood .......................3-27
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-63
Horn .......................2-51
I
Ignition switch .................5-13
Push-button ignition switch .......5-15
Immobilizer system .......2-40,5-14,5-18
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-18
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-142Indicator
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-17
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ................2-12,2-18
Informationdisplay............. .2-21
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. .3-39, 3-41
Instrument brightness control .......2-49
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-49
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . . .5-66
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) . . . .5-102
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) .......5-153
Intelligent Key system K
ey operating range ............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-17
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-22
Warning signals ..............3-22
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .....5-39
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) .......5-152
Interiorlight................2 -71, 2-73
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-30
J
Jumpstarting..............6-10,8-15
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