FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Gas engine only
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
91).
CAUTION
∙ Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect
the warranty coverage.
∙ Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
∙ Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control
devices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is not
covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. ∙ Do not use fuel that contains the oc-
tane booster methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using
fuel containing MMT may adversely
affect vehicle performance and ve-
hicle emissions. Not all fuel dispens-
ers are labeled to indicate MMT con-
tent, so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details.
Note that Federal and California laws
prohibit the use of MMT in reformu-
lated gasoline.
∙ U.S. government regulations require ethanol dispensing pumps to be iden-
tified by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
Diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to “Fuel
recommendation” in the Titan Diesel Own-
er’s Manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
Gas engine only ∙ Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20” (or equivalent).
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
Diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil recommendation” in the Titan Diesel
Owner’s Manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
label.
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
CAUTION
Your vehicle may require more frequent
maintenance if it operates on biodiesel
blends between 6% and 10% (B6 and
B10). To avoid damage to your vehicle,
the oil, oil filter, and fuel filter will need
to be replaced af ter a shorter time in-
terval than if your vehicle was operat-
ing on pure petroleum-based diesel.
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section in
the Titan Owner’s Manual.
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT (stage
1)
NOTE:∙ It is possible the “Low Fuel Pressure:
See Owner’s Manual” message will
display on the vehicle information
display af ter fuel filter replacement
due to air being introduced into the
fuel system. ∙
If the “Low Fuel Pressure: See Owner’s
Manual” message is displayed on the
vehicle information display with the
engine running, complete a full key
cycle (turn the vehicle off and wait
2 minutes) and restart the vehicle. If
the message is still displayed or the
Malfunction Indicator Light is illumi-
nated af ter a full key cycle , it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for service.
WARNING
∙ The fuel system (fuel pump, high pres- sure fuel lines, fuel rail, injectors) con-
tain very high pressure fuel. To avoid
the risk of personal injury or fire;
– Do not loosen any fittings while the engine is running.
– Wait at least 10 minutes af ter shut- ting down the engine before loos-
ening any fittings in the high-
pressure fuel system to allow
pressure to decrease to a lower
level.
– Wear appropriate eye protection and protective equipment as high-
pressure fuel spray can penetrate
the skin.
Fuel filter (stage 1) location
LDI2921
FUEL FILTER (CUMMINS 5.0L)
Preventive maintenance is the easiest and
least expensive type of maintenance. Keep
records of regularly scheduled mainte-
nance and follow the maintenance sched-
ule recommendations outlined in the Titan
Owner’s Manual.
Use the correct fuel, lubricating oil, and
coolant in your engine. Blending engine oil
with fuel is prohibited for engines with an
af tertreatment system. For additional in-
formation, refer to the “Capacities and
specifications” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle.
When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you
with the extensive resources available to
them.
DIESEL ENGINE OPERATION
The operation of the diesel engine in your
new vehicle varies from the operation of
traditional gasoline engines found in other
vehicles. Reading this supplement will fa-
miliarize you and other operators of the
vehicle with the unique maintenance and
operating procedures that will prolong the
life of the diesel engine and related sys-
tems.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
∙ Warm up the engine before operating itunder load
∙ Do not operate the engine at idle for extended periods
∙ Prevent engine lugging by selecting the appropriate transmission gear
∙ Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and temperature gauges
∙ Check fluid levels frequently (Oil & Cool- ant)
∙ Vary the throttle position at highway speeds when carrying weight or towing
NOTE:
Extended light or no load operation will
extend the time before the engine
reaches its full efficiency. If the engine is
operated in this manner, reduced fuel
economy and power may be observed.
The aforementioned procedure should be
observed for the first 6,000 miles. The en-
gine run-in is improved by operating the
vehicle under load.
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
The diesel engine fuel system is a pressur-
ized two-stage filtration system and con-
sists of: ∙ A frame-mounted primary (stage 1) fuel filter containing water/fuel separator,
electric fuel pump, and water in fuel
drain valve
∙ An engine-mounted secondary (stage 2) fuel filter
∙ A fuel injector for each cylinder (8 total)
∙ A high-pressure fuel pump
∙ A high-pressure fuel rail for each cylin- der bank (2 total)
∙ High-pressure fuel lines from the high- pressure fuel pump to the right bank
fuel rail, right bank fuel rail to the lef t
bank fuel rail, and fuel rails to fuel injec-
tors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-2Introduction
The stage 1 fuel filter separates water and
filters impurities from the fuel. The stage 2
fuel filter filters finer impurities from the
diesel fuel. The stage 1 and stage 2 fuel
filters should be changed at the recom-
mended service interval or when indicated
by the information display. For additional
information, refer to “Maintenance and
schedules” and “Instruments and controls”
sections of the Titan Owner’s Manual.
The water/fuel separator should be
drained when indicated by illumination of
the water in fuel warning light.
NOTE:
Proper fuel filter maintenance and
prompt water draining when the water
in the fuel filter warning light illuminates
is essential to prevent damage to fuel
injection system components. Ignoring
the water in fuel warning light can cause
your vehicle to go into a reduced power
mode and has the potential for fuel sys-
tem damage.ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The diesel engine in this vehicle is equipped
with electronically controlled fuel and
emission systems. Both systems monitor
engine temperatures and pressures, and
then modif y engine operation accordingly.
It is normal for the diesel engine to operate
under these modified conditions for short
durations of time. If the engine operates
under the modified conditions for ex-
tended periods of time, and the service en-
gine soon light is illuminated, have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service as
soon as possible.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
It is important to change the engine oil at
the recommended service intervals to
maintain oil viscosity. Extending the oil and
filter change interval beyond the recom-
mended interval can negatively affect en-
gine performance, fuel economy and en-
gine life. For additional information, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
GLOW PLUGS
The diesel engine glow plug system con-
sists of:∙ Eight Glow Plugs (one per cylinder)
∙ Glow Plug Control Module - Uses input from the Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor
The glow plugs are energized momentarily
when the ignition is first turned on. The
length of time that the glow plugs are en-
ergized varies depending on engine and
environmental conditions. The required
time for the glow plugs to be energized
decreases as coolant temperature in-
creases. For additional information, refer to
the “Starting and stopping the engine” sec-
tion of this manual.
Introduction1-3
2 Instrument Panel
Meters and gauges..............................2-2
Warnings lights, indicator lights, meters
and gauges ..................................2-2 Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators
................................2-4
Resetting the oil control system ..............2-8
9. DEF System Error 5MPH Speed LimitSee Dealer
10. Exhaust Filter Overloaded See Owner’s Manual For Drive Pattern
11. Exhaust Filter Regeneration Started
12. Exhaust Filter Overloaded Engine Power Reduced See Owner’s Manual
13. Exhaust Filter Overloaded Immediate Service Required
14. Engine Warming Keep Foot on Brake
15. Engine Shutdown Stop Safely
16. Engine Power Reduced
17. Service Air Filter
18. Engine Oil Service Due XX
19. Coolant Level Low: See Owner’s Manual
20. Low Fuel Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
DEF Low XX% Refill Soon
This message appears when the DEF be-
comes low. It is recommended that the
DEF be topped off. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in
the “Fueling and refueling” section of this
manual. DEF Low XX% Limited Engine Power
Soon
This message appears as the DEF be-
comes low. Engine power will be limited
soon. It is recommended that the DEF be
topped off. For additional information, refer
to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fueling
and refueling” section of this manual.
DEF Low Limited Engine Power In XX
Miles
This message appears when the DEF be-
comes low. Engine power will be limited in
the approximate distance shown. It is rec-
ommended that the DEF be topped off. For
additional information, refer to “Diesel Ex-
haust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fueling and refuel-
ing” section of this manual.
DEF Empty 5mph Limit Soon See Own-
er’s Manual
This message appears when the DEF be-
comes empty. It is recommended that the
DEF be refilled as soon as possible. The
following conditions will limit the vehicle
speed when this message is shown:
∙ Engine shutdown and restart
∙ Engine is idled for approximately 1 hour ∙ Control module detects a fuel level in-
crease For additional information, refer
to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fu-
eling and refueling” section of this
manual.
DEF Empty Refill DEF See Owner’s
Manual
This message appears when the DEF is
empty and the vehicle speed is reduced to
a maximum of 5 mph. It is recommended
that the DEF be refilled as soon as possible.
For additional information, refer to “Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fueling and re-
fueling” section of this manual.
DEF System Error See Dealer
This message appears when the DEF sys-
tem encounters an error. It is recom-
mended that you have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer or other quali-
fied technician. For additional information,
refer to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the
“Fueling and refueling” section of this
manual.
Instrument Panel2-5
will be reduced. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified tech-
nician immediately. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
Engine Warming Keep Foot on Brake
This message appears during cold start
conditions when:∙ Brake pedal is depressed
∙ Push-button start button has been pressed
∙ Coolant temperature is below thresh- old
Keep foot on the brake until the engine
starts, which can take up to approximately
4 seconds. For additional information, refer
to “Starting the diesel engine” in the “Start-
ing and stopping the engine” section of this
manual. Engine Shutdown: Stop Safely
This message appears 30 seconds before
the vehicle is shutdown due to an above
normal operating exhaust temperature.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and
malfunction warning light (red) will illumi-
nate. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer or other qualified technician
immediately.
Engine Power Reduced
This message appears when the engine is
not operating under normal conditions. For
additional information, refer to “Engine Pro-
tection Mode” in the “Introduction” section
of this manual.
Service Air Filter
This warning appears when the air filter
needs to be serviced. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Air cleaner” in the ”Mainte-
nance” section of the Titan Diesel Owner’s
Manual.Engine Oil Service due XX
This message is a count down of mileage
until the next engine oil service is due. Mile-
age until next required engine oil service
will be displayed by the vehicle information
display and will decrease at a higher rate as
vehicle operation severity (high duty cycle)
increases.
Coolant Level Low: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when the coolant
level in the reservoir is below the MIN level.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
Cooling System” in this manual.
Low Fuel Pressure: See Owner’s Manual
This message appears when low fuel pres-
sure has been detected downstream of
the stage 2 fuel filter. This message can
indicate the fuel filters are restricted and
require replacement. It is recommended
that you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer or other qualified technician.
Instrument Panel2-7
RESETTING THE OIL CONTROL
SYSTEM
The oil control system can be manually re-
set within the vehicle information display.1. Press the
buttons until you reach
the “SETTINGS” screen.
2. Use the
buttons to navi-
gate to the “Maintenance” selection.
3. Press the ENTER button to access the maintenance items.
4. Press the ENTER button again to select “Oil Control System.” The remaining oil
control system distance appears.
5. Press and hold the ENTER button for more than 1 second to reset the oil con-
trol system.
6. Select “YES” to confirm the reset or se- lect “NO” to deny the reset.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual and “Vehicle information display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of
the Titan Owner’s Manual .
2-8Instrument Panel