CHECKING INVERTER COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir
when the engine and inverter are cold.
The coolant level should be between the
MIN level
B, add coolant to the MAX level
A.
If the inverter cooling system frequently
requires coolant, have it checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CHANGING INVERTER COOLANT
It is recommended that major cooling sys-
tem repairs be done by a NISSAN dealer.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in inverter
overheating.
WARNING
∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the
inverter is hot.
∙ Never remove the cap when the in- verter is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escap-
ing from the inverter coolant
reservoir.
∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of chil- dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the hybrid system and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the hybrid system. 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.
LDI3078LDI3053
ENGINE OIL
Do-it-yourself8-7
Engine coolant*:Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant
or the use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the recommended service interval
of the coolant.
Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) inverter
coolant: Replace coolant at the specified
interval. When adding or replacing coolant,
be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
with the proper mixture. (For additional in-
formation on the proper mixture for your
area, refer to “Engine cooling system” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant
or the use of non-distilled water may re-
duce the recommended service interval
of the coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter: Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Engine valve clearance*:
Inspect only if
valve noise increase. Adjust valve clearance
if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor
lines*: Check vapor lines for leaks or loose-
ness. Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel filter*: Periodic maintenance is not re-
quires. (in-tank type filter)
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary.
Spark plugs: Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the same type as origi-
nally equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately. Brake pads and rotors:
Check for wear,
deterioration and fluid leaks. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts immedi-
ately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter: Replace at specified
intervals. When driving for prolonged peri-
ods in dusty conditions, replace the filter
more frequently.
Propeller shaf t(s): Check for damage,
looseness, and grease leakage. (AWD)
Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots: Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the in-
structions under “Explanation of general
maintenance items” in this section. When
rotating tires, check for damage and un-
even wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil,
transfer case oil: Visually inspect for signs
of leakage at specified intervals.
9-6Maintenance and schedules
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 restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving ............5-124
Console box ...................2-61
Console light ..................2-73
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-19
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-31
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking inverter coolant level .....8-7
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-55
Cupholders...................2-62 D
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-45
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-51
Display......................2-21
Door locks ..................3-4,3-5
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-39,3-41
Driving Cold weather driving ..........5-124
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-19
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-12
Drivingthevehicle...............5-19
Dynamic driver assistance switch ....2-54
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-57
ECO mode switch ...............5-25
Economy - fuel ................5-105
Efficientuseofyourvehicle........HEV-11
Emergency hybrid system shut off ....5-16
Emergency shut-off system .......HEV-4
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-20
Energy monitors ...............HEV-6
Engine Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-8 Changing engine oil filter
.........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
EventDatarecorders............10-22
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-59
Eyeglasscase................ .2-62
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fu
el/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-7
11-2
Invertercoolant...............8-6
Windshield-washer fluid.........8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Foglightswitch................2-52
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-52
Front-door pocket ..............2-60
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-105
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-31
Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-35
Fuelefficientdrivingtips..........5-104
Fuel-filler door .................3-31
Fuel gauge ....................2-6
Fuses ......................8-20
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-75,2-76,2-77,2-78,2-78
Gascap .....................3-31
Gauge Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Odometer ..................2-5
Powermeter.................2-7
Speedometer ................2-4 Tachometer
.................2-6
Trip odometer ................2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-61
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-46
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-46
Headlights ...................8-23
Headrestraints..................1-7
Heatedseats..................2-53
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-54
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-31
Heater operation .............4-32
High-voltagecautions...........HEV-3
High voltage components ........HEV-12
Hill start assist system ............5-118
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-75,2-76,2-77,2-78,2-78
Hood .......................3-23
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-64
Horn.......................2-52
Hybrid System Stops operating while driving ......6-11
Vehicle does not start ...........6-11
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ......HEV-13
Hybridvehicleprecautions........HEV-12 I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-14
Immobilizer system ...........2-42, 5-17
Important vehicle information label . . .10-12
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-105
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ..............2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Informationdisplay............. .2-21
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-36
Instrument brightness control .......2-51
Instrument panel .............
0
-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-51
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-57
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) .......5-116
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) ......5-31
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) .......5-115
Interiorlight ...............2-72,2-74
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level .....8-7
Inverter cooling system ..........8-6
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