
Malfunction warning light(red) (if so equipped)
If this warning light illuminates this indi-
cates either the coolant temperature is
above a critical threshold or the exhaust
temperatures are above a critical thresh-
old. When illuminated this lamp indicates
the need to stop the engine as soon as it
can be safely done. The engine must re-
main shut down until the engine can be
repaired. For additional information, refer
to the Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
CAUTION
∙ Continuing vehicle operation without proper servicing of the engine control
system could lead to poor driveability,
reduced fuel economy, and damage
to the engine control system, which
may affect the vehicle’s warranty
coverage.
∙ Failure to drain the water from the fuel filter can cause serious damage
to the engine. It is recommended that
you contact a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible.
Master warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when various vehicle
information display warnings appear.
∙ No key warning
∙ Low fuel warning
∙ Low windshield-washer fluid warning
∙ Parking brake release warning
∙ Door open warning
∙ Loose fuel cap warning
∙ Check tire pressure warning
∙ 4WD error (if so equipped)
∙ Front & rear tire size differences (if so equipped)
Passenger seat belt
warning light (if so
equipped)
The light reminds you to notif y the passen-
ger to fasten their seat belt. The light illumi-
nates whenever the ignition is placed in the
ON or START position and remains illumi-
nated until the passenger’s seat belt is fas-
tened. The light will remain on for a period of time
when the vehicle is shif ted out of P (Park)
and the passenger seat belt is unfastened.
If the passenger seat belt is fastened, the
light will turn off.
For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in the “Safety-Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual for precautions on seat belt
usage.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning light illuminates for about
7 seconds and then turns off. This means
the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing:
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
2-22Instruments and controls

To turn on the cargo lamp and the under
rail bed lamps (if so equipped) push the
switch down to the ON position. The tail-
gate lights (if so equipped) will also illumi-
nate when the cargo lamp switch is in the
ON position.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the climate controlled seats if you or the
occupants cannot monitor seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the climate controlled
seats by such people could result in se-
rious injury.
CAUTION
∙ The battery could run down if the cli-mate control seat is operated while
the engine is not running.
∙ Do not use the climate control seat for extended periods or when no one is
using the seat.
∙ Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, seat cover, etc. Otherwise,
the seat may become overheated.
∙ Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar objects. This may result in
damage to the climate controlled
seat. ∙ Any liquid spilled on the seat should
be removed immediately with a dry
cloth.
∙ The climate controlled seat has an air filter. Do not operate the climate con-
trolled seat without an air filter. This
may result in damage to the system.
∙ When cleaning the seat, never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, or any
similar materials.
∙ If any malfunctions are found or the climate controlled seat does not oper-
ate, turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
LIC0616
CARGO LAMP SWITCH CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT
SWITCHES (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-55

When performing any inspection or main-
tenance work on your vehicle, always take
care to prevent serious accidental injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle. The fol-
lowing are general precautions which
should be closely observed.
WARNING
∙ Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. Move the shif t le-
ver to P (Park)
∙ Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when perform-
ing any parts replacement or repairs.
∙ If you must work with the engine run- ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans,
belts and any other moving parts.
∙ It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jew-
elry, such as rings, watches, etc. be-
fore working on your vehicle.
∙ Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle. ∙
The automatic engine cooling fan (if so
equipped) may come on at any time
without warning, even if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the
engine is not running. To avoid injury,
always disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable before working near the fan.
∙ If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.
∙ Keep smoking materials, flame and sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
∙ Because the fuel lines on gasoline en- gine models are under high pressure
even when the engine is off, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for service of the fuel filter or
fuel lines.
CAUTION
∙ Do not work under the hood while theengine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ∙
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
∙ Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
nesses disconnected while the igni-
tion 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.
This “Do-it-yourself ” section gives instruc-
tions regarding only those items which are
relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A Genuine NISSAN service manual is also
available. For additional information, refer
to “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and
could affect warranty coverage. If in doubt
about any servicing, it is recommended
that you have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
8-2Do-it-yourself

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel VK56VD
98.4 L 26 gal 21-5/8 gal • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this
section.
Cummins 5.0 L ———• For additional information, refer to “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities” chart of the Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
Engine oil *1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional
information, refer to
“Changing engine
oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of
this manual. VK56VD
With oil
filter
change 6.5 L 6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qt Gasoline engine models:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20” (or equivalent) is recommended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s/INFINITI’s New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendations (for gas engine only)” in this section.
Without
oil filter
change 6.2 L 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt
Cummins 5.0 L ———Diesel engine models:
• For additional information, refer to “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities” chart of the Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
Engine coolant
with reservoir VK56VDNon-XD
model 13.4 L 3-1/2 gal 3 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
XD
model 13.2 L 3-1/2 gal 2-7/8 gal
Cummins 5.0 L ———• For additional information, refer to “Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities” chart of the Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Do not pre-fill the fuel filter with fuel.
Pre-filling the filter can result in debris
entering the fuel system and damaging
fuel system components.10. Inspect the fuel filter element
1for the
No Filter No Run (NFNR) pin
Hand re-
place fuel filter element if pin is dam-
aged or missing.
NOTE:
A broken/sheared NFNR pin can cause
the pump to operate without supplying
fuel pressure.
11. Lubricate the inner seal of the fuel filter element with petroleum jelly or white
lithium grease. 12. Install a new o-ring on the housing. Lu-
bricate the o-ring with petroleum jelly
or white lithium grease.
NOTE:
If you are using a new fuel filter housing
that has not had fuel in it, lubricate the lip
seal at the bottom of the fuel filter ele-
ment with petroleum jelly or white
lithium grease before placing it into the
housing.
13. Install the fuel filter element into the fuel filter housing and make sure the four
tabs
Fare properly seated into the
four slots
G.
14. Install the fuel filter housing on the module.
Fuel filter housing tightening torque: 18 f t-lb (25 N·m)
CAUTION
Always use a socket on the hex on the
bottom of the fuel filter housing to as-
sist in proper installation. Failure to
torque as required may result in a fuel
leak and a no start condition.
LDI2897LDI3406

DRAINING WATER
WARNING
To avoid the risk of personal injury or
fire, drain diesel fuel into an approved
container and safely dispose of in ac-
cordance with local environmental
regulations.
CAUTION
Continuing vehicle operation without
properly draining could cause serious
damage to the engine.1. Shut the engine off.
2. Place a large drain pan under the drain
valve
A.
3. Turn the drain valve counterclockwise
1/4 turn to open.
4. Drain the filter sump until clear fuel is visible. If draining the stage 1 fuel filter
housing, drain until fuel reduces to a
trickle.
5. Turn the drain valve clockwise1/4 turn
to close.
FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING
WARNING
The fuel pump, high-pressure fuel lines,
and fuel rail contain very high-pressure
fuel. To reduce the possibility of per-
sonal injury, never loosen any fittings
while the engine is running. NOTE:
∙ It is not necessary to vent air from the
high-pressure fuel system before
starting the engine.
∙ Upon ignition on the electric lif t pump
will run until the fuel system is primed
or 90 seconds, whichever comes first.
Af ter a filter change or running the fuel tank
dry, complete the following: 1. Key ON vehicle for 90 seconds to prime the fuel system. Af ter 90 seconds, crank
the engine for a maximum of 30 sec-
onds or until the engine fires. If it does
not fire, verif y the following.
– Confirm fuel level is not empty.
– Water in fuel drain valve is closed.
– Stage 1 filter housing shell is fully seated on module and stage 2 cap is
properly seated on module.
– Stage 1 shell O-ring and stage 2 cap O-ring are properly installed and not
damaged.
LDI2898

Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
warning light
When this warning light illuminates, the
DEF fluid needs to be topped off.
For additional information, refer to the “Fuel
and refueling” section of this manual.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
warning light
When the warning light illuminates, it indi-
cates that particulate matter is accumu-
lated to the specified amount of the limit in
the filter and the filter needs to regenerate.
For additional information, refer to “Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF)” in the “Maintenance”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
If you continue driving with the DPF
warning light on without performing
the filter regeneration, this will lead to
particle matter overload in the filter. If
this happens, the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) will turn on to indicate the
necessity that a NISSAN or qualified
dealer performs the service regenera-
tion. The performance of the engine
might be limited to protect the DPF
system.
Vehicle information display
The vehicle information display shows vari-
ous meters and gauges that pertain to the
diesel engine. The information that can be
found within the vehicle information dis-
play is as follows:
Exhaust temperature gauge
The exhaust temperature gauge is part of
the Auxiliary Gauges in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
Turbo meter
The turbo meter shows the amount of en-
gine boost.Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) LEVEL
This gauge indicates the level of DEF in the
diesel system.
The DEF LEVEL information screen can be
turned on or off in the vehicle information
display. For additional information, refer to
“How to use the vehicle information dis-
play” in the “Vehicle information display”
section of the Titan Owner’s Manual.
Water in Fuel warning light
If this light illuminates, pull off of the road in
a safe area, stop the engine and immedi-
ately drain the water from the fuel sedi-
ment filter. For additional information, refer
to “Draining water” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
Malfunction warning light (red)
If the warning light illuminates this indi-
cates either coolant temperature is above
a critical threshold or the exhaust tem-
peratures are above a critical threshold.
When illuminated this lamp indicates the
need to stop the engine as soon as it can
be safely done. The engine must remain
shut down until the engine can be repaired.
Instrument Panel2-3

WARNING
∙ Stay clear from the exhaust outlet andexhaust gases. These can cause burns
or personal injury.
∙ To avoid the risk of personal injury or fire, do not park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags, as hot vehicle
components may ignite them.
CAUTION
To maintain maximum Diesel Particu-
late Filter (DPF) performance, follow
these precautions:
∙ Use ultra low-sulfur fuel.
∙ Use an engine oil specified by NISSAN.For additional information, refer to
“Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Capacities and
specifications” section of this manual.
If an engine oil not specified by
NISSAN is used, it could cause DPF
malfunction or reduced fuel
efficiency. ∙ Do not modif y the DPF, muffler or ex-
haust pipe. Otherwise it could affect
the DPF performance and cause a
malfunction.
∙ Do not kick or hit the DPF. The DPF has a built-in catalyst system in the muf-
fler. Such an impact could cause DPF
damage.
The DPF reduces the amount of materials
that affect the environment by collecting
particulate matter included in exhaust
gases. Normally, particulate matter accu-
mulated in the DPF is automatically burned
and converted to harmless substances
during driving. However, particulate matter
collected in the DPF cannot be burned un-
der the following conditions: ∙ When vehicle speed remains below 5 mph (8 km/h) for a long period of time.
∙ When the engine is frequently stopped and restarted within 10 minutes.
∙ When the vehicle is frequently used for short journeys of 10 minutes or less.
∙ When the engine is frequently stopped before it has warmed up. In these cases, it becomes difficult to burn
particulate matter that has accumulated
in the DPF. As a result, the DPF warning light
will illuminate/blink and one of the follow-
ing messages will display on the vehicle
information display (in order of severity):
∙ Exhaust Filter Overloaded See Owner’s Manual for Drive Pattern
∙ Exhaust Filter Overloaded Engine Power Reduced See Owner’s Manual
∙ Exhaust Filter Overloaded Immediate Service Required
For additional information, refer to “Meters
and gauges" in the “Instrument panel” sec-
tion of this manual.
CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle continues to be driven with the DPF warning light illumi-
nated and without doing the regen-
eration process, the fail-safe will limit
the engine revolutions and/or torque.
In this case, it is recommended to con-
tact a NISSAN dealer to have the Ser-
vice Regeneration procedure
performed.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
7-10Do-it-yourself