3. Turn thefan control dial to the de-
sired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to the
maximum position and the tempera-
ture control dial to the full hot position.
∙ For additional information on how to optimize defogging performance, refer
to the advice label on the sun visor.
When the
orposition is se-
lected, press the
button to turn on
the air conditioner for better performance.
This will dehumidif y the air and help defog
the windows.
Bi-level heating
This mode directs cooler air from the side
and center vents and warmer air from the
floor outlets. When the temperature con-
trol dial is moved to the full hot or full cool
position, the air between the vents and the
floor outlets is the same temperature.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to
the
position.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs
the windshield.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the de-
sired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ When
orare selected, the air
conditioner turns on (the indicator light
may not illuminate). This will dehumidif y
the air and help defog the windows.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn thefan control
dial to the desired position, and press
the
button to activate the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cool-
ing and dehumidif ying functions are
added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Press the
button. The indicator
light comes on.
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FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before in-
serting it into the key hole, or use the re-
mote keyless entry key fob or the NISSAN
Intelligent Key®.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
ter protection. For additional information,
refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked regularly.
For additional information, refer to “Battery”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, in-
cluding the engine block. Refill before oper-
ating the vehicle. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine coolant” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or
icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use
of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES
on all four wheels. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
3. Tire chains may be used. For additional information, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:
∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re- move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.
∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.
∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drif ts.
∙ Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-34Starting and driving
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-4
Checking engine coolant level ................8-5
Changing engine coolant .....................8-5
Engine oil ........................................8-6
Checking engine oil level .....................8-6
Changing engine oil ..........................8-7
Changing engine oil filter .....................8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) .............................8-9
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ...........8-9
Brake fluid ................................... 8-10
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..................8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-10
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-10
Battery.......................................... 8-11
Jump starting ............................... 8-13
Variable voltage control system ................8-13
Drive belt ....................................... 8-14
Spark plugs .................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-15Air cleaner
...................................... 8-15
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-16
Cleaning .................................... 8-16
Replacing ................................... 8-16
Brakes.......................................... 8-18
Fuses ........................................... 8-18
Engine compartment ....................... 8-19
Passenger compartment ....................8-19
Battery replacement ........................... 8-21
Key fob (if so equipped) ......................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ......8-23
Lights .......................................... 8-24
Headlights ................................... 8-24
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-25
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-26
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-29
Tire pressure ................................ 8-29
Tir
e labeling ................................. 8-32
Types of tires ................................ 8-35
Tire chains .................................. 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-37
∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle bodyor attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner,
release the retaining clips
A, then release
the holders at the back of the unit. Pull the
unit upward
B.
The viscous paper type filter element
should not be cleaned and reused. Replace
the air filter according to the maintenance
log shown in the “Maintenance and sched-
ules” section of this manual.
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear af ter using
the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer fluid or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blades with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear af ter
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
install new windshield wiper blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.
REPLACING
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lif t the wiper arm away from the wind- shield.
2. Push and hold the release tab
A, and
then move the wiper blade down
B
the wiper arm to remove.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
LDI2725
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
8-16Do-it-yourself
CAUTION
∙ Af ter wiper blade replacement, returnthe wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
the hood is opened.
∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.
Be careful not to let anything get into the
washer nozzle
D. This may cause clogging
or improper windshield–washer operation.
If something gets into the nozzle, remove it
with a needle or small pin
C.
Rear window wiper blade
If checking or replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
LDI2710
Do-it-yourself8-17
secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated ev-
ery 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires, including the spare, to the pressure
specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components (if so
equipped): Replace the TPMS transmitter
grommet seal, valve core and cap when
the tires are replaced due to wear or age. Wheel alignment and balance:
If the ve-
hicle should pull to either side while driving
on a straight and level road, or if you detect
uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may
be a need for wheel alignment. If the steer-
ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
way speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam-
age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) P (Park) position mechanism (if so
equipped): On a fairly steep hill check that
the vehicle is held securely with the shif t
lever in the P (Park) position without apply-
ing any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only
the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
Maintenance and schedules9-3
Towingatrailer................10-17
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-15
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-20
Transmission shif t lever lock release . . .5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip computer ..................2-11
Trip odometer ..................2-6
Troubleshooting guide (NISSAN voice
recognition system) .............4-122
Turn signal switch ...............2-30
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USBinterface ..............4-61,4-63 Audio file operation ........4-62,4-64
V
Vanitymirror..................3-32
Variable voltage control system ......8-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch......................2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-31
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)
...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system . .2-24, 5-10, 5-14
Vehicle loading information .....10-13,10-14
Vehiclerecovery................6-17
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine
start.................2-24,5-10,5-14
Ventilators ...................4-28
Visors.......................3-31
Voice Prompt Interrupt. .4-85, 4-98, 4-99, 4-111
Voice recognition system ..........4-118
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-62, 2-20
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-15
Battery charge warning light ......2-16
Brakewarninglight............2-15
Door open warning light .........2-16
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-7,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight...........2-17
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-13, 2-20
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-62, 2-20 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
...............2-14,2-20
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-14, 2-20
Audible reminders .........2-14,2-20
Checking bulbs ...............2-15
Indicatorlights............2-14, 2-20
Warninglights............2-14,2-20
Warninglights..............2-14,2-20
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-14
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-26
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-29,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ....................2-40 Locking passengers' windows .....2-41
Manual windows ..............2-42
Powerrearwindows ...........2-41
Powerwindows..............2-40
Rearpowerwindows...........2-41
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-10
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-26
Wiper blades ................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-25
11-7
3. Turn thefan control dial to the de-
sired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to the
maximum position and the tempera-
ture control dial to the full hot position.
∙ For additional information on how to optimize defogging performance, refer
to the advice label on the sun visor.
When the
orposition is se-
lected, press the
button to turn on
the air conditioner for better performance.
This will dehumidif y the air and help defog
the windows.
Bi-level heating
This mode directs cooler air from the side
and center vents and warmer air from the
floor outlets. When the temperature con-
trol dial is moved to the full hot or full cool
position, the air between the vents and the
floor outlets is the same temperature.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to
the
position.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs
the windshield.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the de-
sired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ When
orare selected, the air
conditioner turns on (the
indica-
tor light may not illuminate). This will
dehumidif y the air and help defog the
windows.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn thefan control
dial to the desired position, and press
the
button to activate the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cool-
ing and dehumidif ying functions are
added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
position.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Press the
button. The indicator
light comes on.
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