2019 NISSAN TITAN oil

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.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS (for gas
engine only)
For diesel engine oil and oil filter recom-
mendations, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” section of the Titan
Diesel Owner’s Manual.
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.
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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 thespecified 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-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ towing a trailer
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type PAG or the
exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and may require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth’s atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner sys-
tem should only be service by trained and
certified technicians to ensure proper and
safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer
has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your
air conditioner system refrigerant.
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NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.∙ Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than nor-
mal passing. Remember, the length of
the trailer must also pass the other ve-
hicle before you can safely change
lanes.
∙ Use the Tow Mode or 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 (if so equipped) 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 in this
manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Press the TOW MODE switch to acti-
vate tow mode. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates when tow
mode is selected. Press the TOW MODE
switch again to turn tow mode off. Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is turned off.
Tow mode includes the following features:
∙ Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shif ts when pulling a trailer or hauling a
load up a grade.
∙ Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto- matically downshif ts when driving
down a grade with a trailer or heavy
load to help control vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not
cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual.
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.
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11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system .....................5-58
Aimingcontrol,headlights.........2-52
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-53
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
airbagsystem)...........1-60, 1-75
Air bag warning labels ............1-80
Airbagwarninglight..........1-81, 2-22
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-81, 2-22
Air cleaner ...................8-20
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-33,4-39
Air conditioner specification label . .10-21
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ..........10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-38
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-39
Servicing air conditioner ........4-43
Air flow charts .................4-34
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-43
Anchor point locations ............1-31 Antenna
....................4-44
Antifreeze ...................5-68
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-17
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-56
Audible reminders ..............2-25
Autolightswitch ...............2-50
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . .3-43, 3-45
Automatic power window switch . . .2-85
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . .3-34
Automatic door locks .............3-9
Automatic drive positioner .....3-43,3-45
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge ......................2-10
B
Battery..................5-68,8-15 Charge warning light ...........2-19
Battery replacement .............8-27
Keyfob...................8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-27
Before starting the engine .........5-15
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-19
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-23
Block heater Engine ...................5-70
Booster seats .................1-49
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-56Brakefluid.................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......
8-32
Brakesystem...............5-55
Brakewarninglight............2-18
Brakewearindicators ......2-25,8-22
Parking brake operation ........5-23
Self-adjustingbrakes..........8-22
Brake Assist ..................5-57
Brakefluid...................8-13
Brakes .....................8-22
Brakesystem................ .5-55
Break-in schedule ..............5-43
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-53
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-17
Bulb replacement ..............
8-
32
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolightswitch..............2-55
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) ....10-23
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-89
Check tire pressure ..........2-37, 2-38
Childrestraints.......1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-29 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.....1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49

Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-31
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-10
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-25
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Climatecontrolseatswitch.........2-55
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-20
Coldweatherdriving.............5-68
Compass ....................2-12
Console light ..................2-88
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-39
Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual) ...................4-29
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol...........5-41,5-41,5-42
Cupholders...................2-78
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-78
D
Daytime Running Light System . . .2-52, 8-30
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) .........8-11
DigitalvideodiscDVD ............4-44
Dimensions and weights ..........10-12
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-53
Display......................2-26
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6 Door open warning light
...........2-19
Drivebelt ....................8-19
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-43,3-45
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-68
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-17
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-2,5-9
Drivingthevehicle...............5-17
E
Eco Drive Report ................5-53
Economy - fuel .................5-44
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-52
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch .................2-62
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-20
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-65
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-15
Blockheater................5-70
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8 Engine cooling system
..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .....2-10,2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-19
Engine oil viscosity ............10-8
Engine serial numbe r..........10-19
Engine specifications ..........10-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .......2-10,2-11
EventDatarecorders............10-67
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-70
Eyeglasscase..................2-77
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
F lo

ormatpositioningaid...........7-5
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Engine coolant ...............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-20
Foglightswitch................2-54
11-2

Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint
system)..................1-60, 1-75
Front and rear sonar system ........5-63
Front-door pocket ...............2-71
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-44
Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Fueloctanerating.............10-7
Fuel recommendation ..........10-5
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-40
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tire pressure ................8-35
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-43
Fuel-filler door .................3-27
Fuel gauge ....................2-9
Fuses .......................8-23
Fusiblelinks...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . .2-89, 2-90, 2-91, 2-92, 2-92, 2-93
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge ............2-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge .....2-10,2-11
Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Odometer ..................2-7
Speedometer ................2-7 Tachometer
.................2-8
Trip odometer ................2-7
Voltmeter ..................2-11
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-75
Grocery hooks .................2-81
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-52
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-49
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-49
Headlights ...................8-29
Headlights,aimingcontrol..........2-52
Headrestraints................ .1-10
Heatedrearseats...............2-57
Heatedseats..................2-56
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-59
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-38
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-39
Heater operation ..........4-31, 4-40
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) . .4-38
Hill descent control switch ..........2-61
Hill descent control system .........5-61
Hill start assist system ............5-62
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . .2-89, 2-90, 2-91, 2-92, 2-92, 2-93
Hood .......................3-27
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-82
Horn.......................2-54 I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-11
Immobilizer system ..........2-44,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . .10-20
In-cabinmicrofilter ..............8-21
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-44
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-17,2-23
Informationdisplay............. .2-26
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .....3-34
Instrument brightness control .......2-53
Instrument panel .............0-8,2-4
Instrument paneldimmer

switch.....2-53
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-12
Key operation ................3-13
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-16
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-22
Warning signals ..............3-22
Interiorlight...................2-87
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-29
J
Jumpstarting..............6-14,8-18
K
Key.........................3-2
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OilCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-8
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity ............10-8
Outsidemirrors................3-35
Overhead sunglasses holder ........2-77
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-16
Owner's manual order form ........10-68
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-68
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-23
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-55
Parkingbrake..................5-23
Personal lights .................2-89
Power Front seat adjustment ...........1-5
Power door locks ..............3-7
Poweroutlet..........2-67,2-67,2-69
Powerrearwindows...........2-84
Powersteeringfluid............8-12
Power steering system ..........5-55
Powerwindows..............2-83
Rearpowerwindows...........2-84
Powerinverterswitch ............2-63 Poweroutlet............2-67,2-67,2-69
Powersteering.................5-55
Powersteeringfluid..............8-12
Precautions
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions .................5-7
Precautions on booster
seats ........1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49
Precautions on child restraints . .1-26, 1-34,
1-40, 1-44, 1-49
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-15
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................1-53, 1-68
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-2,5-9
Push starting ..................6-16
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-89
Rain sensor ...................2-47
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-67
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA)........5-33
Rear Door Alert .............2-41,2-66
Rearpowerwindows.............2-84
Rearseat.....................1-4
Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) System . . .4-44
Rearslidingwindow .............2-86
Rear sonar system OFF switch .......2-64
Rearviewmirror................3-33
RearViewMonitor................4-3 Rear window and/or outside mirror
defrosterswitch................2-48
Recommended Fluids
............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-67
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-18
Remote Engine Start ..........3-24,5-16
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-66
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-10
Child seat belts . .1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-66
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-4
Front power seat adjustment ......1-5
Seatback pockets ...............2-72
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-24
Infants and small children ........1-25
InjuredPerson .............. .1-18
L a r

gerchildren.............. .1-25
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-15
Pregnant women .............1-18
Seat belt extenders ............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-23
Seatbelts................1-15, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-22
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-18
Seat belt extenders ..............1-23
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-18, 2-19
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Towing load/specification.......10-42
Trailertowing...............10-38
Towingatrailer................10-38
Towingyourvehicle..............6-17
Tow mode switch ...............2-65
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) ....2-66
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal Transceiver . . .2-89, 2-90, 2-91, 2-92, 2-92, 2-93
Transfer case shif ting procedures .....5-46
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. .5-17
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-18
Trip odometer ..................2-7
Truckbox.................3-39,3-39
Truck - camper loading ...........10-36
Turn signal switch ...............2-53
U
Under seat storage bin .........2-73,2-77
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-64
USB/iPod® Charging Ports..........4-43
Using 4-wheel drive ..............5-45
V
Vanitymirror..................3-33
Variable voltage control system ......8-19
Vehicle dimensions and weights .....10-12
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-60
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-59 Vehicle identification
.............10-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-18
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-44,5-14
VehicleInformationDisplay.........2-26
Vehicle loading information ........10-23
Vehiclerecovery.............6-19,6-20
Vehicle security system ...........2-43
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-44, 5-14
Vents.......................4-29
Visors ......................3-32
Voltmeter ....................2-11
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-81, 2-22
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-17
Battery charge warning light ......2-19
Brakewarninglight............2-18
Door open warning light .........2-19
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-40
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-22,2-37
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-20
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-38
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-63
Passenger's seat belt warning light and
chime....................2-22 Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-18, 2-19
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-81, 2-22
Vehicle security system
.........2-43
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-17,2-23
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-80
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-17,2-23
Audible reminders ..........2-17,2-23
Indicatorlights............2-17,2-23
Warninglights ............2-17,2-23
Warninglights ..............2-17,2-23
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-16
Warningsystemsswitch...........2-59
Weights
(See dimensions and weights) .......10-12
Wheels and tires ............8-35,10-11
Wheel/tire size .................10-11
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-18
Windows ....................2-83 Locking passengers' windows .....2-84
Powerrearwindows...........2-84
Powerwindows..............2-83
Rearpowerwindows...........2-84
Rearslidingwindow ...........2-86
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-13
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-21
Wiper Wiper blades ................8-21
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-46
11-7