8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant .....................8-6
Engine oil ........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil ..........................8-8
Changing engine oil filter .....................8-9
Fuel filter (CUMMINS 5.0L) ........................8-11
Fuel filter replacement (stage 1) ...............8-11
Fuel filter replacement (stage 2) ..............8-11
Draining water ............................... 8-11
Fuel system priming .......................... 8-11
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) .....................8-11
Automatic regeneration ......................8-11
6-speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
(diesel engine only) ............................. 8-12
7-speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
(gasoline engine only) .......................... 8-12
Power steering fluid ............................ 8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-14Battery.........................................
8-15
Jump starting ............................... 8-16
Variable voltage control (if so equipped) ........8-17
Drive belt ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs (gasoline engine only) ..............8-18
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-18
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-20
Cleaning .................................... 8-20
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ....................8-24
Batter y
replacement ........................... 8-26
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-26
Lights .......................................... 8-28
Headlights ................................... 8-28
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-28
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
(if so equipped) .............................. 8-29
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-31
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un-usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or is loose,
have it replaced or adjusted. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
2. Have the belt checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance
with the maintenance schedule. For
additional information, refer to the
"Maintenance and schedules" section
of this manual.
For additional information on the Cum-
mins 5.0L engine drive belt, refer to the “Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as con-
ventional type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.
∙ Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
LDI2972
SPARK PLUGS (gasoline engine
only)
8-18Do-it-yourself
The following tables show the standard
maintenance schedule. Depending upon
weather and atmospheric conditions,
varying road surfaces, individual driving
habits and vehicle usage, additional or
more frequent maintenance may be re-
quired.Maintenance beyond the last pe-
riod on the tables requires similar main-
tenance.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Drive belts See NOTE (1) I*I*I*
Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) RR
Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine coolant See NOTE (4)(5)
EVAP vapor lines I*I*I*
Fuel lines I*I*I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000)
Intake and exhaust valve clearances See NOTE (6)
GASOLINE STANDARD
MAINTENANCE
9-8Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 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 vapor lines I*I*I*
Fuel lines I*I*I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000)
Intake and exhaust valve clearances See NOTE (6)
NOTE:
(1) Af ter 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) 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 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. Af ter first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles
(120,000 km) or 60 months.
(5) It is recommended that you 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) 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
PrecautionsMaintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats ........1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-50
Precautions on child
restraints......1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-50
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................1-53, 1-68
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-2,5-9
Push starting ..................6-15
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio .........4-120
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-57
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-61,4-67
Steering wheel audio control switch. .4-87
Rain sensor ...................2-52
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-65
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-33
Rearpowerwindows.............2-88
Rearseat.....................1-4
Rearslidingwindow .............2-90
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-69
Rearviewmirror................3-32
RearViewMonitor...............4-10
Rear window and/or outside mirror defrosterswitch................2-53
Recommended Fluids
............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-65
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-17
Remote Engine Start ..........3-22,5-16
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-64
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-9
Child seat belts . .1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-50
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-64
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-4
Front power seat adjustment ......1-5
Seatback pockets ...............2-76
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-24
Infants and small children ........1-25
InjuredPerson ...............1-18
Largerchildren.............. .1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-15
Pregnant women .............1-18
Seat belt extenders ............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-23
Seatbelts................1-15, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-22
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-18
Seat belt extenders ..............1-23
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-18, 2-25 Seats
Adjustment ..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ....3-42,3-44
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-61
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-4
Rearseat...................1-4
Security indicator light ............2-31
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-49,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-48
Self-adjusting brakes .............8-21
Service manual order form ........10-66
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-48
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems) .................... .1-78
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-89
Smartphone connectivity ..........4-88
Snowplow...................10-61
Spark plug replacement ...........8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18
Specifications ..................10-9
Speedometer ..................2-8
Speedometer and odometer .........2-7
SRS warning label ...............1-80
Stability control ................5-60
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-14
Jumpstarting ............6-13, 8-16
11-6