Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPower steering warning light (if so
equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (A/T models
only)
Door open warning lightAutomatic Transmission position indica-
tor light (A/T models only)Security indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light
High temperature warning light (red)Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low windshield-washer fluid warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indi-
cator light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
,,,,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a
way other than described, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It isrecommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played in the trip computer located to the
right of the speedometer. For additional
information, refer to “Meters and gauges” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-8Instruments and controls
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
4-speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
(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......................................... 8-12
Jump starting ............................... 8-13
Drive belt ....................................... 8-14
Spark plugs .................................... 8-14
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-14
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-15In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped)
..........8-15
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-16
Cleaning .................................... 8-16
Replacing ................................... 8-16
Brakes.......................................... 8-17
Fuses ........................................... 8-18
Engine compartment .......................8-18
Passenger compartment ....................8-19
Battery replacement ........................... 8-21
Key fob (if so equipped) ......................8-21
Lights .......................................... 8-22
Headlights ................................... 8-22
Headlight aim ............................... 8-24
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-27
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-32
Tire pressure ................................ 8-32
Tir
e labeling ................................. 8-34
Types of tires ................................ 8-37
Tire chains .................................. 8-38
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-38
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface andapply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check
the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marksB. This is the
normal operating oil level range. If the
oil level is below the L (Low) mark
A,
remove the oil filler cap and pour rec-
ommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some engine oil be-
tween oil maintenance intervals depend-
ing on the severity of operating conditions
or depending on the property of the en-
gine oil used. More engine oil is consumed
by frequent acceleration/deceleration es-
pecially when the engine rpm is high. Con-
sumption is likely to be higher when the
engine is new. If the rate of oil consump-
tion, af ter driving for 3,000 miles
(5,000 km), is more than 0.5 liter per
600 miles (1,000 km), consult a NISSAN
dealer
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the en-
gine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
LDI2855LDI2795
ENGINE OIL
8-6Do-it-yourself
8. Start the engine and check for leakagearound the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
gine oil by removing the oil filler cap
A
if necessary. When checking or replacement of auto-
matic transmission fluid is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for servicing.WARNING
∙ When the engine is running, keep
hands, jewelry and clothing away
from any moving parts such as the
cooling fan and drive belts.
∙ Automatic transmission fluid is poi- sonous and should be stored carefully
in marked containers out of the reach
of children. For additional information on brake fluid
specification, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.WARNING
∙ Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and
clutch (if so equipped) systems. The
use of improper fluids can damage
the brake and clutch system and af-
fect the vehicle’s stopping ability.
∙ Clean the filler cap before removing.
∙ Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) (if so
equipped) BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped)
FLUID
Do-it-yourself8-9
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargocover...................2-25
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-51
Childrestraints........1-20, 1-21, 1-23, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-28
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-14
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-4
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving.............5-27
Control panel buttons .............4-2
Brightness/contrast button .......4-6
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-47
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-20
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-17 Cupholders...............2-24,2-25
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag.......................
.1-60
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. . .2-19
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-18
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-20
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-2
Door locks ..................3-3,3-4
Door open warning light ...........2-10
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-27
Driving with automatic transmission . .5-9
Driving with manual
transmission ..............5-7,5-14
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle ...............5-9
E
Economy - fuel .................5-20
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-8
Blockheater................5-29 Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant
.........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
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 pressure warning light . . . .2-10
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
Starting the engine .............5-8
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation
of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-20
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-2
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . .8-9
Brakefluid..................8-9
11-2
LightAirbagwarninglight ........1-63, 2-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-8
Bulb replacement .............8-27
Charge warning light ............2-9
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-27
Foglights..................8-26
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-18
Headlights .................8-22
Interiorlight.................2-29
Lightbulbs.................8-22
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-10
Luggage compartment lights .....2-30
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Security indicator light ..........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-11
Lights ......................8-22
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-3,3-4
Power door locks ..............3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-10
Luggage compartment lights .......2-30
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-13
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-12
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ................2-27
Menu button ...................4-4
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-20
Mirror Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-16
Outsidemirrors ...........3-15, 3-16
Rearview...................3-15
Vanitymirror................3-14
Mirrors......................3-15
N
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...................2-14,5-7 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-16
Outsidemirrors .............3-15, 3-16
Overdriveswitch................5-13
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-13
Owner's manual order form ........10-21
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-16
Parking/parkingonhills .........5-21
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-51
Power Power door locks ..............3-5
P
oweroutlet................2-22
Power steering system ..........5-22
Powerwindows............. .2-27
Rearpowerwindows...........2-28
11-4