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.”
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 located 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.
LTI2050LTI2270
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Technical and consumer information10-11
11 Index
12-voltbattery................5-124A
ActiveRideControl(ARC)..........5 -117
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-45
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
airbagsystem)..............1-52
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Airbagwarninglight..........1-64, 2-16
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-64, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-31
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 controls. .4-31
Servicing air conditioner ........4-34
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-40
All-Wheel Drive .............5-105,6-17
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK switch . . .5-106
Anchor point locations ...........1-28
Antenna ....................4-35
Antifreeze ...................5-124
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
......5-111
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP)System................HEV-11
Armrests.................... .1-5
Assist charge gauge .............2-7
Audible reminders ..............2-20
Autolightswitch ...............2-46
Automatic Automatic drive positioner ....3-39,3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-69
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . .3-36
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive positioner ......3-39,3-41
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ..............2 -11, 2-12, 2-16, 5-81
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-89
AWD...................5-105,6-17
B
Battery.....................8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-11
Battery replacement ............8-22
Keyfob...................8-22
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-22
Before starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE®
HybridSystem.................5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-37
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-111 Brakefluid .................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-25
Brakesystem...............5
-110
Brakewarninglight............2-12
Brakewearindicators.......2-20,8-19
Parking brake operation ........5-24
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-19
Brake Assist ..................5-112
Brakefluid ...................8-11
Brakes......................8-19
Brakesystem.................5 -110
Break-in schedule ..............5-103
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-51
Bulb check/instrument panel .......
2
-11
Bulb replacement ..............8-25
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-64
Cargocover..................2-65
Cargolight...................2-74
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) . . . .10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-35
Chassis control ................5-115
Checking bulbs ................2-11
Check tire pressure .............2-35
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 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
11-3
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
J
Jumpstarting..............6-12,8-14
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-22
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label . .10-12
Engine serial number ..........10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
.......5-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ......................2-50
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-13
Liftgate .....................3-24
Liftgaterelease ................3-29
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-16
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-11
Bulb replacement .............8-25
Charge warning light ...........2-11
Console light ................2-73
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-25
Foglights..................8-24
Foglightswitch..............2-52
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-46
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-46
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight .............2-72,2-74
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-34
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-55
Personal lights ...............2-73
Security indicator light ..........2-19
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-73
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-10,2 -11, 2-17
Lights ......................8-23 Maplights..................2-73
Lithium-ion(Li-ion)Battery........HEV-2 Lock
Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Liftgaterelease ..............3-29
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-35,3-33
Lowfuelwarninglight......2-15,2-16,2-34
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-34
Luggage hook .................2-64
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-66
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Luggage storage (see vehicle loading
information) ..................2-64
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-15
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenanc e
schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-73
Memory Seat ...............3-39,3-41
11-4
Meters and gauges...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-51
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-36
Outsidemirrors..............3-38
Rearview...................3-36
Vanitymirror................3-35
Mirrors......................3-36
Moonroof ..................2-70,7-5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-24
N
NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-16
NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid System . .HEV-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-42,5-17
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-10
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7 Engine oil viscosity
.............10-7
Operation of the hybrid system .....HEV-5
Outsidemirrors................3-38
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-62
Owner's manual order form ........10-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-22
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-24
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-109
Parkingbrake .................5-24
Personal lights .................2-73
Power Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet................2-57
Powerrearwindows...........2-69
Power steering system .........5-109
Powerwindows..............2-67
Rearpowerwindows...........2-69
Powermeter...................2-7
Poweroutlet..................2-57
Powersteering................5-109
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-9
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system
....................1-45
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-12
Push starting ..................6-14
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-35
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-21
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .......5-98
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-47
Rear Door Alert .............2-39,2-56
Rearpowerwindows............ .2-69
Rear Sonar System (RSS) ..........5-119
Rearviewmirror................3-36
RearViewMonitor................4-3 Adjustingthescreen............4-9
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-45
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-44
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-22
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-8
Regenerative brake ............HEV-10
Registering a vehicle in another
c ountr
y.....................10-11
Remote Hybrid Start .............5-18
Remote Start ..................3-20
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-20
11-5