Cummins 5.0 L engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse box (P. 8-23)
3. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-23)
4. Engine coolant reservoir*
5. Fuel filter (Stage 2)*
6. Engine oil filler cap*
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
8. Air cleaner*
9. Battery (P. 8-15)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
11. Radiator cap*
12. Engine oil dipstick*
13. Drive belt location*
14. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-23)
15. Battery (P. 8-15)
*: Refer to the Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI2870
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-10Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-17
Automatic Trans-
mission check
warning light2-17
Automatic Trans-
mission oil tem-
perature warning
light2-17
Automatic Trans-
mission Park
warning light
(
model)2-18
or
Brake warning
light
2-18
Warning
light Name Page
Charge warning
light 2-19
Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) warn-
ing light (if so
equipped)2-19
Door open warn-
ing light
2-19
Driver seat belt
warning and
chime2-19
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light
2-19
Low DEF warning
light (if so
equipped)2-20
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-20
Warning
light Name Page
Malfunction
warning light (red)
(if so equipped) 2-22
Master warning
light (if so
equipped)2-22
Passenger seat
belt warning light
(if so equipped)2-22
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-22
Water in Fuel
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-23
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-13
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightLow DEF warning light (if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
Automatic Transmission check warning
lightLow tire pressure warning lightHill descent control system ON indicator
light (if so equipped)
Automatic Transmission oil temperature
warning lightMalfunction warning light (red)
(if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (yellow)
Automatic Transmission Park warning
light (model)Master warning light (if so equipped)Security indicator light
orBrake warning lightPassenger seat belt warning light
(if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSlip indicator light
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning
light (if so equipped)Water in Fuel warning light
(if so equipped)TOW mode ON indicator light
Door open warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ON indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Driver seat belt warning light and chimeFront fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)g light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
(if so equipped)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-16Instruments and controls
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
∙ Cruise control is particularly effectivein providing fuel savings when driving
on flat terrains.
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
∙ Utilize a map or navigation system to determine the best route to save
time.
7. Avoid Idling
∙ Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30–60 seconds
saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8.
Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
∙ Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruis-
ing speed through the toll and avoid
stopping and starting.
9. Winter Warm Up
∙ Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
∙ Vehicles typically need no more than 30 seconds of idling at start-up to
effectively circulate the engine oil be-
fore driving.
∙ Your vehicle will reach its ideal oper- ating temperature more quickly
while driving versus idling. 10.
Keeping your Vehicle Cool
∙ Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever pos-
sible.
∙ When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C sys-
tem. ∙ Keep your engine tuned up.
∙ Follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
∙ Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
∙ For vehicles equipped with
, use
4H or 4L position only when necessary.
4-Wheel Drive operation lowers fuel
economy.
∙ Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
5-44Starting and driving
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ................8-6
Changing engine coolant .....................8-6
Engine oil ........................................8-7
Checking engine oil level .....................8-7
Changing engine oil ..........................8-8
Changing engine oil filter .....................8-9
Fuel filter (CUMMINS 5.0L) ........................8-11
Fuel filter replacement (stage 1) ...............8-11
Fuel filter replacement (stage 2) ..............8-11
Draining water ............................... 8-11
Fuel system priming .......................... 8-11
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) .....................8-11
Automatic regeneration ......................8-11
6-speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
(diesel engine only) .............................. 8-11
7-speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
(gasoline engine only) .......................... 8-12
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ......................8-12
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-13Battery.........................................
8-15
Jump starting ............................... 8-18
Variable voltage control (if so equipped) ........8-18
Drive belt ....................................... 8-19
Spark plugs (gasoline engine only) ..............8-19
Replacing spark plugs ....................... 8-19
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-20
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-21
Cleaning .................................... 8-21
Replacing ................................... 8-21
Brakes.......................................... 8-22
Fuses ........................................... 8-23
Engine compartment .......................8-24
Passenger compartment ....................8-25
Batter yr
eplacement ........................... 8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-27
Lights .......................................... 8-29
Headlights ................................... 8-29
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-29
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
(if so equipped) .............................. 8-30
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-32
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
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT (stage
1)
For additional information, refer to the Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT (stage
2)
For additional information, refer to the Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
DRAINING WATER
For additional information, refer to the Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING
For additional information, refer to the Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual.For additional information, refer to the Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC REGENERATION
For additional information, refer to the Ti-
tan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
When checking or replacement is required,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.CAUTION
∙ NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN Matic K ATF. Do not mix with
other fluids.
∙ Do not use CVT fluid or manual trans- mission fluid in this transmission.
Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic K ATF may also
damage the transmission. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered un-
der NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The specified automatic transmission fluid
is also described on caution labels located
in the engine compartment.
FUEL FILTER (CUMMINS 5.0L) DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) (diesel
engine only)
Do-it-yourself8-11