Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain-
ing oxygenates such as ethanol, Methyl
Tert-butyl Ether (MTBE) and methanol with
or without advertising their presence.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
fuels of which the oxygenate content and
the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN can-
not be readily determined. If in doubt, ask
your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,
please take the following precautions as
the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle
performance problems and/or fuel system
damage.∙ The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
∙ If an oxygenate-blend other than
methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 15% oxygenate. ∙
If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable
amount of appropriate cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors. If not prop-
erly formulated with appropriate co-
solvents and corrosion inhibitors,
such methanol blends may cause fuel
system damage and/or vehicle per-
formance problems. At this time, suf-
ficient data is not available to ensure
that all methanol blends are suitable
for use in NISSAN vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are expe-
rienced af ter using oxygenate-blend fuels,
immediately change to a non-oxygenate
fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during re-
fueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E–15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%
fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline.
E-15 can only be used in vehicles designed
to run on E-15 fuel. U.S. government regula-
tions require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified with small, square, orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percent-
age for that region.
E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel
Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 in your ve-
hicle. U.S. government regulations require
fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and black
label with the common abbreviation or the
appropriate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting ad-
ditive. NISSAN does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, in-
cluding the emissions control system. Note
that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to
consult your gasoline retailer for more de-
tails.
Technical and consumer information10-5
Af termarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any af termarket fuel additives (for ex-
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane
booster, intake valve deposit removers,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of
these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
10-6Technical and consumer information
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
LTI2051
Technical and consumer information10-7
When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first
find out if the fuel available is suitable for
your vehicle's engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too
low may cause engine damage. All gaso-
line vehicles must be operated with un-
leaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking
your vehicle to areas where appropriate
fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of
your vehicle to another country, state,
province or district, it may be necessary
to modif y the vehicle to meet local laws
and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards
vary according to the country, state, prov-
ince or district; therefore, vehicle specifica-
tions may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation and registration are the re-
sponsibility of the user. NISSAN is not re-
sponsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate is attached as shown. This number is
the identification for your vehicle and is
used in the vehicle registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is lo-
cated as shown.
LTI2050LTI2108
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Technical and consumer information10-11
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel thannormal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended Maintenance Schedule in the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
∙ When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn
than your vehicle wheels. To compen-
sate for this, make a larger than normal
turning radius during the turn.
∙ Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When
being passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in cross-
winds that could affect vehicle han-
dling.Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
to allow the vehicle to coast and steer
as straight ahead as the road condi-
tions allow. This combination will help
stabilize the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steer- ing or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap- ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described in this section.
∙
Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
∙Downshif t the transmission to a lower
gear for engine braking when driving
down steep or long hills. This will help slow
the vehicle without applying the brakes.
∙ Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in re-
duced braking efficiency. ∙ Increase your following distance to al-
low for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
∙ NISSAN recommends that the cruise control not be used while towing a
trailer.
∙ Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for ve-
hicles that are towing trailers. Obey the
local speed limits.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
af ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
∙ Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer
to the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
10-26Technical and consumer information
11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-49
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-57
Air bag warning labels ............1-70
Airbagwarninglight..........1-71, 2-13
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-71, 2-13
Air cleaner ...................8-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-29
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-29
Servicing air conditioner ........4-32
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-33
All-Wheel Drive .............5-125,6-13
Anchor point locations ............1-33
Antenna ....................4-33
Antifreeze ...................5-138
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-9
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-131Armrests....................
.1-6
Audible reminders ..............2-16
Autolightswitch ...............2-39
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner ........3-38,3-39,3-40,3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-64
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . .3-36
Automatic door locks .............3-7
Automatic drive
positioner ..........3-38,3-39,3-40,3-41
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) .................2-9,2-13,5-91
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-98
AWD...................5-125,6-13
B
Battery .................5-138,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement ............8-22
Keyfob...................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-23
Before starting the engine .........5-16
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-15
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-38
Block heater Engine ...................5-139
Booster seats .................1-46
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-131Brakefluid .................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-26
Brakesystem ..............5-130
Brakewarninglight............2-10
Brakewearindicators.......2-16,8-19
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-19
Brake Assist .................5 -132
Brakefluid ...................8-11
Brakes......................8-19
Brakesystem ................5-130
Break-in schedule ..............5-123
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-44
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-9
Bulb replacement .............. 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-61
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) . . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-33
Check tire pressure .............2-29
Childrestraints.......1-25, 1-26, 1-28, 1-30 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-30
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28, 1-35, 1-41, 1-46
Top tether strap anchor point
locations..................1-33
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-32
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-16
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving ............5-138
Console box ..................2-58
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol.................5-58
Cupholders ..................2-59
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system . .2-43
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ..................2-43
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-38
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-44 Door locks
....................3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-15
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-38,3-39,3-40,3-41
Driving Cold weather driving ..........5-138
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Drivingthevehicle...............5-18
Dynamic driver assistance switch .....2-50
E
E-call (SOS) Button ...............2-51
Economy - fuel ................5-125
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-15,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-29
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-16
Blockheater................5-139
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
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 ............5-17
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders ............10-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-3
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-54
Eyeglasscase.................2-58
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........
8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Foglightswitch................2-45
Front air bag system
11-2
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-57
Front and rear sonar system.......5-136
Front-door pocket ...............2-55
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-125
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-31
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-30
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-29
Fuelefficientdrivingtips ..........5-124
Fuel-filler door .................3-30
Fuel gauge ....................2-7
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-70,2-72,2-73,2-73
Gascap .....................3-31
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Fuel gauge ..................2-7
Odometer ..................2-5
Speedometer ..............2-4,2-5
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer .............2-4,2-5
General maintenance .............9-3
Glovebox....................2-58 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-39
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-39
Headlights ...................8-24
Headrestraints ................ .1-9
Heatedrearseats...............2-48
Heatedseats..................2-47
Heated steering wheel ............2-49
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-29
Heater operation .............4-30
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-28
Hill start assist system ...........5-135
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .........2-70,2-72,2-73,2-73
Hood .......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-61
Horn.......................2-45
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ...........2-34,5-16
Important vehicle information label . . .10-12
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-17
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-125
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-15 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
.................2-9,2-14
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-36
Instrument brightness control .......2-44
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-44
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist) . . .5-61
Intelligent Drive Alertness (I-DA) ......5-120
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-108
Intelligent
Key system
Key operating range ............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warning signals ..............3-18
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .....5-32
Interiorlight ..................2-68
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-30
J
Jumpstarting...............6-9,8-14
K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-22
11-3