9-4Maintenance and schedules
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 conditions, such as excessive
free play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure
that all warning lights and chimes are
operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets prop-
erly and in sufficient quantity when oper-
ating the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate
properly 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).
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN
lines. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe condition require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start condi-
tions such as:
1.
Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume
battery power when the engine 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 and clutch fluid levels*: Make sure
that the brake and clutch fluid levels are
between the MAX and MIN lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that no
belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after
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, im- mediately have the exhaust system in-
spected. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. (See “Pre-
cautions when starting and driving” (P.5-
2) for exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).)
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner after use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks
or if gasoline fumes are evident, check for
the cause and have it corrected immedi-
ately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level when the fluid is cold, with
the engine off. Check the lines for proper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of
the radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks,
deformation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control
dust. It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on
the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter,
the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to
clean those areas where mud and dirt
11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....................... 5-28
Active noise cancellation....................................... 5-35
Active sound enhancement................................ 5-35
Advanced air bag system ..................................... 1-36
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .............................. 1-36
Front passenger air bag and
status light................................................................. 1-38
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-41
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-41
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-44
Air bag warning light................................. 1-44, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-31
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-36
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant
recommendations ................................ 4-36, 10-8
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-36
Air deflectors ................................................................ 10-18
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ....................................... 5-7
Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-80
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....................... 5-28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ................................................................... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ................................. 7-2 Interior appearance care................................... 7-5
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions ............................. 4-37
Audio system .................................................................. 4-37 FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player .................................................................. 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player .................................................................. 4-58
Steering wheel audio controls................... 4-79
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-35
Automatic Air conditioner (Type A)................................... 4-32
Air conditioner (Type B)................................... 4-34
Automatic adjusting function
(front windows) ...................................................... 2-49
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Door locks...................................................................... 3-6
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-12
Auxiliary input jacks................................................... 4-76
Average fuel consumption and speed ....... 2-25
Avoiding collision and rollover.............................. 5-6
B
Battery........................................................................\
.......... 8-11 Battery saver system......................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key.......................................................... 8-20
Variable voltage control system .............. 8-13
Before starting the engine................................... 5-11
Belts (See drive belts)............................................... 8-14
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ................... 4-82
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-92
Bluetooth® streaming audio............................... 4-69 Booster seats.................................................................. 1-26
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................ 5-28
Brake and clutch fluid ......................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Brake system ........................................................... 5-27
Parking brake operation................................. 5-21
Warning light............................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-24
Brightness control .......................................................... 4-8 Display ON/OFF button ...................................... 4-8
Instrument panel .................................................. 2-37
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-22
C
Cabin air filter ................................................................. 4-36
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-81
Cargo cover ..................................................................... 2-45
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care
and cleaning.................................................................... 4-77
Center multi-function control panel
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-4
Chassis and body maintenance...................... 9-11
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-19 Booster seats........................................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-19
Top tether strap .................................................... 1-20
Child safety....................................................................... 1-16
Chimes Audible reminders................................................ 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime......... 2-14
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................. 8-18
11-2
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-5
Clock ........................................................................\
... 2-9, 2-27
Clutch fluid........................................................................\
.... 8-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-33
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ................................................................. 4-60
Compact spare tire.................................................... 8-37
Console box ..................................................................... 2-44
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover..................................................... 2-45
Cruise control ................................................................. 5-22
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-43
D
Dampers, Performance dampers.................... 5-32
Daytime running light system........................... 2-36
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ........................................................... 2-33
Dimensions .................................................................... 10-11
Drive belts...................................................................\
....... 8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-33
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-12
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-17
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-2
DVD player operation............................................... 4-61
E
Economy, Fuel................................................................ 5-25
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-25
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-9
Emission control information label............ 10-13
Emission control system maintenance ......... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............ 10-24
Engine Before starting the engine............................ 5-11
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-24
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge .......................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off.......................... 5-10
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-34
Engine compartment
check locations ......................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ........................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ..................................... 10-7
Engine oil replacement indicator ............ 2-23
Engine oil temperature gauge...................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Engine serial number .................................... 10-13
Engine specifications......................................... 10-9
Engine start operation indicator.............. 2-20
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models).................. 2-20
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-17
Starting the engine............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 10-25 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ........................................................ 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ...................... 2-22
Exterior light indicator............................................. 2-15
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 10-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................ 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch).................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
............. 6-3 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................ 6-9
Flat towing..................................................................... 10-22
Floor mat cleaning ......................................................... 7-6
Floor mat installation................................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Brake and clutch fluid ......................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Engine coolant........................................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-10
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
. 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
. 4-58
Fog light switch ............................................................ 2-38
Front manual seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Front passenger air bag and
status light........................................................................\
1-38
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................... 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...................... 1-9
FuelCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Fuel consumption ................................................ 2-25
Fuel economy.......................................................... 5-25
Fuel economy information (display)......... 4-9
Fuel information.................................................... 10-4
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-4
Fuel-filler cap............................................................ 3-35
Fuel-filler door......................................................... 3-35
Gauge........................................................................\
........ 2-8
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning............................. 3-37
Fuel efficient driving tips ....................................... 5-24
Fuses........................................................................\
.............. 8-18
Fusible links...................................................................... 8-18
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ............................................... 2-52
Gas cap........................................................................\
........ 3-35
Gauge........................................................................\
................ 2-5 Engine coolant temperature gauge......... 2-7
Fuel gauge .................................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................................... 2-6
Speedometer .............................................................. 2-6
Tachometer.................................................................. 2-7
Trip computer ......................................................... 2-23
General maintenance................................................... 9-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
... 2-44
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ................... 4-82
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) ........... 4-92
Hatch, Rear hatch ....................................................... 3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests....................................... 1-6
Headlights Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-23
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-34
Xenon headlights.................................................. 2-34
Heated seats ................................................................... 2-38
Heater Engine block heater ........................................... 5-34
Heater and air
conditioner operation....................................... 4-31
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver .................. 2-52
Hood release ................................................................... 3-17
Horn........................................................................\
................ 2-38
I
Ignition switch (Push-button).............................................................. 5-8
Manual transmission models...................... 5-17
Immobilizer system.................................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ..................................................... 4-36
Indicator lights............................................................... 2-15
INFO button ........................................................................\
. 4-8
Inside mirror .................................................................... 3-39
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ............ 10-25
Instrument brightness control ......................... 2-37
Instrument panel ............................................................. 2-4
Instrument pocket...................................................... 2-43
Intelligent Key..................................................................... 3-3 Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator .................................................... 2-20
Intelligent Key removal indicator.................... 2-20
Intelligent Key system ................................................. 3-7
Battery replacement.......................................... 8-20
Intelligent Key system warning light ..... 2-12
Key operating range ............................................. 3-9
Key operation .......................................................... 3-10
Warning signals...................................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ................................ 2-50
Interior light replacement..................................... 8-24
Interior lights................................................................... 2-50
Interior trunk lid release ........................................ 3-21
iPod® player operation............................................ 4-74
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-15
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-14
Keys ........................................................................\
.................... 3-3 For Intelligent Key system................................ 3-7
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ..................................... 1-44
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-14
Emission control information label .... 10-13
Engine serial number .................................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .............................................. 10-13
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-28, 10-14
11-3