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Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightPower steering warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeSecurity indicator light
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
High temperature warning light (red)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
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:
or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come
on briefly and then go off:
or,(red) ,,,
,,
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 is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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light in the instrument panel illu-
minates. For additional information, refer
to OFF indicator lightŽ in the
struments and controlsŽ section of this
manual.
Use the overdrive OFF mode when you
need improved engine braking.
To turn off the overdrive OFF mode, push
the O/D OFF switch again. The
indi-
cator light will turn off.Each time the engine is started, or when
the shif t lever is shif ted to any position
other than D (Drive), the overdrive OFF
mode will be automatically turned off.
Accelerator downshif t
„ in D (Drive) position „
For passing or hill climbing, depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shif ts
the transmission down into a lower gear,
depending on the vehicle speed.
High fluid temperature protection
mode
This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
when climbing steep grades in high tem-
peratures with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be limited.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, the
Continuously Variable Transmission will
not be shif ted into the selected driving po-
sition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual. This will oc-
cur even if all electrical circuits are func-
tioning properly. In this case, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then place the igni-
tion switch back in the ON position. The
vehicle should return to its normal oper-
ating condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have the
transmission checked and repaired, if
necessary. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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CAUTION
Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down.
Avoid contact with used engine oil
and coolant. Improperly disposed en-
gine oil, engine coolant and/or other
vehicle fluids can damage the envi-
ronment. Always conform to local
regulations for disposal of vehicle
fluid.
Never leave the engine or the Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
related component harness connec-
tor disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Never connect or disconnect the bat-
tery or any transistorized component
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
DO NOT power wash any interior por-
tion of this vehicle to help minimize
liquid intrusion and potential elec-
tronic component damage.
This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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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.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUIDBRAKE FLUID
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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Fuel 55 L 14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, refer to
“Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this
manual.With oil filter
change4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use and equivalent motor oil that
matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section. Without oil
filter change4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
Engine coolant with reservoir 7.6 L 2 gal 1-3/4 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluidRefill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.• Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equiva-
lent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that
are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the
CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is
not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake fluidRefill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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