8-2Do-it-yourself
When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always
take care to prevent serious accidental
injury to yourself or damage to the
vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
.Park the vehicle on a level sur-
face, apply the parking brake
securely and block the wheels to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Move the shift lever to P (Park).
. Be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF or LOCK position when
performing any parts replace-
ment or repairs.
. Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized
component while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
. Never leave the engine or auto-
matic transmission related com-
ponent harnesses disconnected
while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, cloth-
ing, hair and tools away from
moving fans, belts and any other moving parts.
. It is advisable to secure or re-
move any loose clothing and
remove any jewelry, such as
rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
. Always wear eye protection
whenever you work on your ve-
hicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage,
be sure there is proper ventilation
for exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while
it is supported only by a jack. If it
is necessary to work under the
vehicle, support it with safety
stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame
and sparks away from fuel tank
and the battery.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It
may come on at any time without
warning, even if the ignition key is
in the OFF position and the en-
gine is not running. To avoid
injury, always disconnect the ne-
gative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan. .
Because the fuel lines are under
high pressure even when the
engine is off, it is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service of the fuel filter or fuel
lines.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used
engine oil and coolant. Impro-
perly disposed engine oil, coolant,
and/or other vehicle fluids can
damage the environment. Always
conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
This “8. Do-it-yourself” section gives in-
structions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to
perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service
Manual order information” (P.10-34).)
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operat-
ing difficulties or excessive emissions, and
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
11-4
Emission control information label .... 10-11
Engine serial number .................................... 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .............................................. 10-11
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-32, 10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .... 10-10
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
light (orange)..............................................................\
..... 2-14
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI) ............................................ 5-23
LATCH system ................................................................ 1-35
License plate, Installing front
license plate.................................................................. 10-12
Liftgate........................................................................\
......... 3-22
Light Air bag warning light......................................... 1-72
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-24
Cargo light ................................................................. 2-71
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-42
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement ..................... 8-24
Indicator lights........................................................ 2-17
Interior light switch............................................. 2-69
Interior lights............................................................ 2-69
Map lights ................................................................... 2-70
Replacement ............................................................ 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-71
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-11
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Linking Intelligent Key (air conditioner)..... 4-42
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .............................................. 10-13
Lock Automatic door locks........................................... 3-6 Door locks...................................................................... 3-4
Liftgate lock .............................................................. 3-22
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ................................ 3-4
Loose fuel cap warning.......................................... 3-26
Low outside temperature warning............... 2-25
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system
(See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)).................................................................. 5-5
Luggage hooks ............................................................. 2-60
M
Maintenance........................................................................\
9-2 Battery........................................................................\
... 8-11
General maintenance........................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle..................................................... 9-3
Maintenance indicators................................... 2-26
Maintenance log.................................................... 9-14
Maintenance precautions................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ............................. 9-2
Maintenance schedules...................................... 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-29
Standard maintenance ....................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules.............................................. 9-6
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) .................... 2-18
Map lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-70
Master warning light................................................. 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ....... 3-3
Memory storage, Automatic
drive positioner ............................................................. 3-41
Meter Trip computer ......................................................... 2-28 Meters and gauges ........................................................ 2-5
Instrument brightness control .................. 2-41
Mirror Inside mirror ............................................................. 3-31
Intelligent Rear View Mirror.......................... 3-32
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-38
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-40
Monitor Intelligent Around View Monitor .............. 4-10
Monitor, RearView Monitor ...................................... 4-3
Moonroof........................................................................\
.... 2-66
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ...................... 4-28N
New vehicle break-in ............................................. 5-120
NISSAN all-mode 4WD®........................................ 5-121
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-32
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual....................... 4-2
O
Odometer........................................................................\
....... 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................ 5-9
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ............................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-6
Oil filter replacement indicator ................. 2-26
Operation, operational indicators .................. 2-23
Outside air temperature ........................................ 2-29
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-38
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats.............. 6-14
FUEL INFORMATION
VK56VD engine
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) number (Research octane
number 91).
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that spe-
cified could adversely affect the
emission control systems, and
may also affect warranty cover-
age.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three way
catalyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in
your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed to run on E-15 or E-85
fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a
vehicle not specifically designed
for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely
affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty. .
Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopen-
tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). Using fuel containing
MMT may adversely affect vehicle
performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are
labeled to indicate MMT content,
so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details.
Note that Federal and California
laws prohibit the use of MMT in
reformulated gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations re-
quire ethanol dispensing pumps
to be identified by a small,
square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for
that region.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
.Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door.
For additional information, see “Wheels
and tires” (P.8-30).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-
120). Follow these recommendations for
the future reliability and economy of your
new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION