SDI1663
Wear indicator
Wear indicator location
marks. The locations are
shown by “
”, “TWI”, etc.
depending on tire types.
Tire wear and damage
WARNING
. Tires should be periodically
inspected for wear, cracking,
bulging or objects caught in
the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts
are found, the tire(s) should
be replaced.
. The original tires have built-
in tread wear indicators.
When wear indicators are
visible, the tire(s) should be
replaced.
. Tires degrade with age and
use. Have tires, including the
spare, over 6 years old
checked by a qualified tech-
nician, because some tire
damage may not be ob-
vious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire
failure and possible perso-
nal injury.
. Improper service of the
spare tire may result in ser-
ious personal injury. If it is
necessary to repair the
spare tire, it is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
. For additional information
regarding tires, refer to “Im- portant Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire Safety
Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Book-
let.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load
carrying capacity as originally equipped.
(See “Specifications” (P.10-9) for recom-
mended types and sizes of tires and
wheels.)
WARNING
. The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use
of tires of different brands, con-
struction (bias, bias-belted or ra-
dial), or tread patterns can
adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, ground clearance,
body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibra-
tion, headlight aim and bumper
height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
Do-it-yourself8-35
8-36Do-it-yourself
.If your vehicle was originally
equipped with 4 tires that were
the same size and you are only
replacing 2 of the 4 tires, install
the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front
axle may cause loss of vehicle
control in some driving condi-
tions and cause an accident and
personal injury.
. If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with
wheels which have the same off-
set dimension. Wheels of a differ-
ent off-set could cause prema-
ture tire wear, degrade vehicle
handling characteristics and/or
interference with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference
can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake
pad/shoe wear. See “Wheels and
tires” (P.10-10) of this manual for
wheel off-set dimensions.
. Since the spare tire is not
equipped with the TPMS, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light
will remain on after 1 minute. Have your tires replaced and/or
TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these
services.
. Replacing tires with those not
originally specified by NISSAN
could affect the proper operation
of the TPMS.
. The TPMS sensor may be da-
maged if it is not handled cor-
rectly. Be careful when handling
the TPMS sensor.
. When replacing the TPMS sensor,
the ID registration may be re-
quired. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for ID regis-
tration.
. Do not use a valve stem cap that
is not specified by NISSAN. The
valve stem cap may become
stuck.
. Be sure that the valve stem caps
are correctly fitted. Otherwise the
valve may be clogged up with dirt
and cause a malfunction or loss
of pressure.
. Do not install a deformed wheel
or tire even if it has been repaired.
Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail without warning.
. The use of retread tire is not
recommended.
. For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Even with regular
use, wheels can get out of balance.
Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehi-
cle could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the NISSAN Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
(T-type) spare tire) (if so equipped)
Observe the following precautions if the
T-type spare tire must be used, otherwise
your vehicle could be damaged or in-
volved in an accident.
WARNING
.The T-type spare tire should be
used for emergency use. It should
be replaced with the standard tire
at the first opportunity to avoid
possible tire or differential da-
mage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-
ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
. Periodically check spare tire in-
flation pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420
kPa, 4.2 bar). Always keep the
pressure of the full size spare tire
(if so equipped) at the recom-
mended pressure for standard tires, as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
For Tire and Loading Information
label location, see “Tire and Load-
ing Information label” in the index
of this manual.
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive
your vehicle at speeds faster than
50 MPH (80 km/h).
. When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire should be
used on the front wheels and
original tire used on the rear
wheels (drive wheels). Use tire
chains only on the two rear origi-
nal tires.
. Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a
faster rate than the standard tire.
Replace the spare tire as soon as
the tread wear indicators appear.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare
tire at the same time.
CAUTION
.Do not use tire chains on a
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire.
Tire chains will not fit properly
and may cause damage to the
vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than
the original tire, ground clearance
is reduced. To avoid damage to
the vehicle, do not drive over
obstacles. Also do not drive the
vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.
EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE RE-
PAIR KIT (if so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit
(Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. It can
be used to temporarily repair minor tire
punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a
facility that can repair or replace the flat
tire. Using the emergency tire puncture
repair kit may cause a malfunction of the
tire pressure sensor and cause the low
tire pressure warning light to illuminate.
See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for more details.
Do-it-yourself8-37
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
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When
checking the tires, make sure no wheel
nuts are missing, and check for any loose
wheel nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires cannot be rotated, as
the front tires are a different size from the
rear tires and the direction of wheel
rotation is fixed in each tire.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often 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: 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
vehicle 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 steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the NISSAN Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. 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 mainte-
nance, 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.
Automatic transmission P (Park) me-
chanism: On a fairly steep hill, check that your vehicle is held securely with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
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
immediately. It is recommended 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.
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 adjusted, it is re-
commended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that 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, an-
chors, adjuster and retractors) operate
Maintenance and schedules9-3
9-6Maintenance and schedules
Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommended oil
grade and viscosity refer to “Capacities
and recommended fluids/lubricants”
(P.10-2).
Evaporative Emissions Control Vapor
Lines*:
Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connec-
tions for leaks, looseness, or deterioration.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals. Install new
plugs of the type as originally equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Brake lines and cables:
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,
and signs of leaking. Replace any deterio-
rated or damaged parts immediately.
Brake pads and rotors:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or da-
maged parts immediately.Exhaust system:
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for leaks, cracks, deteriora-
tion, and damage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driv-
ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-
tions, replace the filter more frequently.
Steering gear and linkage, axle and
suspension parts:
Check for damage, looseness, and leak-
age of oil or grease. Under severe driving
conditions, inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation:
Tires cannot be rotated, as the front tires
are a different size from the rear tires and
the direction of wheel rotation is fixed in
each tire.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals.
To help ensure smooth, safe and eco-
nomical driving, NISSAN provides two
maintenance schedules that may be
used, depending upon the conditions in
which you usually drive. These schedules
contain both distance and time intervals,
up to 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months. For most people, the odometer
reading will indicate when service is
needed. However, if you drive very little,
your vehicle should be serviced at the
regular time intervals shown in the sche-
dule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the
same mileage/time intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
FOR SEVERE OPERATING CONDI-
TIONS
Additional maintenance items for se-
vere operating conditions;
should be
performed on vehicles that are driven
under especially demanding conditions.
Additional maintenance items should be
performed if you primarily operate your
vehicle under the following conditions:
. Repeated short trips of less than 5
miles (8 km).
. Repeated short trips of less than 10
miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
10-10Technical and consumer information
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
TypeSize Offset in (mm)
Conventional Front: 18 × 8J
Rear: 18 × 9J
1.69 (43)
0.59 (15)
Front: 19 × 9J
Rear: 19 × 10J 1.85 (47)
1.18 (30)
NISMO models Front: 19 × 9.5J
Rear: 19 × 10.5J 1.57 (40)
0.90 (23)
Spare 17 × 4T*1
18 × 4T*1 1.18 (30)
0 (0)
*1: if so equipped
Tire
TypeSize Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Conventional Front: 225/50R18 95W
Rear: 245/45R18 96W
35 (240)*2
38 (260)*3
Front: 245/40R19 94W
Rear: 275/35R19 96W 32 (220)
NISMO models Front: 245/40R19 98Y
Rear: 285/35R19 99Y 35 (240)
Spare (T-type) T145/80D17 107M*1
T145/70R18 107M*1
60 (420)
—*3, *4
*1: if so equipped
*2: Coupe models
*3: Roadster models
*4: The emergency tire puncture repair kit is supplied.
DIMENSIONS
in (mm)
Overall length 167.6 (4,255)*1 167.7 (4,260)*2
170.5 (4,330)*3
Overall width 72.6 (1,845) 73.6 (1,870)*3
Overall height 51.8 (1,315) 52.2 (1,325)*4
Front tread 61.0 (1,550)*5 60.6 (1,540)*6
61.2 (1,555)*6, *3
Rear tread 62.8 (1,595)*5
61.6 (1,565)*6
62.2 (1,580)*6, *3
Wheelbase 100.4 (2,550)
*1: Without front license plate bracket
*2: With front license plate bracket
*3: NISMO models
*4: Roadster models
*5: 18-inch wheel models
*6: 19-inch wheel models
Technical and consumer information10-11
11-6
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................................... 4-79
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-43
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-38
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-44
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-44, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-30 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-30
Switch Autolight switch .................................................... 2-35
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-38
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-34
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ......................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-6
Rear hatch release switch............................. 3-19
Rear window defroster switch .................. 2-33
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-37
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch .................................................................... 2-41
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ............. 5-18
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start...................................................................\
... 2-30
Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-3
Tilt steering ...................................................................... 3-38 Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ............................................................ 2-13
Sealant ........................................................................\
..... 6-9
Tire replacement indicator ........................... 2-23
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit .......... 6-9
Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ........... 5-3
Spare tire..................................................................... 8-37
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-28, 10-14
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-33
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-5
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ................................................ 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-34
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-23
Wheel/tire size .................................................... 10-10
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-26
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) .................. 2-45
Top, Soft top.................................................................... 3-23
Touch screen ...................................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing............................................................. 10-22
Tow truck towing................................................. 6-19
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-22
TPMS, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ............................................. 5-3, 6-3
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-22
Transceiver, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ............................................... 2-52
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8 Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-12
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-17
Transmission shift lever lock release ..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................ 10-12
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-23
Trip odometer ................................................................ 2-25
Triple meter........................................................................\
.. 2-8
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ................................. 3-21
Light ........................................................................\
........ 2-52
Secondary trunk lid release ......................... 3-22
Trunk lid ....................................................................... 3-20
Trunk release power cancel switch....... 3-21
Turn signal switch ...................................................... 2-37
U
Underbody cleaning ...................................................... 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 10-23
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connection port............................................. 4-53, 4-65
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-42
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-51
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ............................................................ 10-11
Identification number (VIN)....................... 10-12
Information and settings (models with
navigation system)................................................. 4-8
Information display ............................................. 2-19