Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-14
or
Brake warning
light
2-14
Charge warning
light 2-15
Door open warn-
ing light2-15
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light2-15
High temperature
warning light (red)
(if so equipped)2-15
Warning
light Name Page
or
Low fuel warning
light 2-16
Low tire pressure
warning light2-16
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped)2-18
Power steering
warning light
2-18
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-18
Shif t P (Park)
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-19
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Continuously
Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) po-
sition indicator
light 2-19
CRUISE indicator
light (if so
equipped)
2-19
Front fog light in-
dicator light (if so
equipped)2-20
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-20
High beam indi-
cator light (blue)
2-20
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)2-20
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9
orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
Charge warning lightShif t P (park) warning light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightSlip indicator light
High temperature warning light (red)
(if so equipped)CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
orLow fuel warning lightFront fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
NISSAN Intelligent Key®warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-13
WARNING
∙ Your brake system may not be work-ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be
dangerous.
∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en- gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
∙ If the brake fluid level is below the MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging sys-
tem is not functioning properly. Turn the
engine off and check the generator belt. If
the belt is loose, broken, or missing, or if the
light remains on, have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
∙ Do not ground electrical accessories
directly to the battery terminal. Doing
so will bypass the variable voltage
control system and the vehicle bat-
tery may not charge completely. For
additional information, refer to “Vari-
able voltage control system” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
∙ Do not continue driving if the genera- tor belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors
are not closed securely while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If
the light flickers or comes on during nor-
mal driving, pull off the road in a safe area,
stop the engine immediatelyand call a
NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. For
additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as
it is safe to do so.
High temperature warning
light (red) (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the high temperature warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This in-
dicates that the high temperature sensor
in the engine coolant system is opera-
tional.
When driving, the high temperature warn-
ing light may turn off. This indicates that the
engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range.
Instruments and controls2-15
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant de-
signed with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant
is required when servicing your NISSAN air
conditioner. Using improper refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to
your air conditioner system. For additional
information, refer to “Air conditioner sys-
tem refrigerant and oil recommendations”
in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer to service your “environmentally
friendly” air conditioning system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper
equipment.
RADIO
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the PUSH
button
to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio
with the engine not running, the ignition
switch should be placed in the ACC posi-
tion.
Radio reception is affected by station sig-
nal strength, distance from radio transmit-
ter, buildings, bridges, mountains and other
external influences. Intermittent changes
in reception quality normally are caused by
these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception qual-
ity.
Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to en-
hance radio reception. These circuits are
designed to extend reception range, and to
enhance the quality of that reception.
However, there are some general charac-
teristics of both FM and AM radio signals
that can affect radio reception quality in a
moving vehicle, even when the finest
equipment is used. These characteristics
are completely normal in a given reception area and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly
change because of vehicle movement.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and inter-
ference from other vehicles can work
against ideal reception. Described below
are some of the factors that can affect your
radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 –
30 mi (40 – 48 km), with monaural (single
channel) FM having slightly more range
than stereo FM. External influences may
sometimes interfere with FM station re-
ception even if the FM station is within 25
mi (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is
directly related to the distance between
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals fol-
low a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of
the same characteristics as light. For ex-
ample, they will reflect off objects.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
AUDIO SYSTEM
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-23
5.Use Cruise Control
∙ Using cruise control during highway driving helps maintain a steady
speed.
∙ Cruise control is particularly effective in 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.
∙ 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
Starting and driving5-27
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence as illus-
trated (
A,B,C,D). Lower the vehicle
completely.
WARNING
∙ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
∙ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.
∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 f t-lb (113 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specification at each lubrication interval. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres-
sure.
COLD pressure: Af ter vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mi (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information Label.
5. Securely store the flat tire in the vehicle.
NOTE:
You may need to remove the wheel cap
(if so equipped) to secure the damaged
tire using the spare tire clamp. 6. Install the jack in its storage area andtighten the jack screw clockwise.
7. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
8. Close the trunk.
WCE0157
6-8In case of emergency
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. For manual trans-
mission models, move the shif t lever
to N (Neutral). For CVT models, move
the shif t lever 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. ∙ 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 recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for service of the fuel filter or fuel lines.
∙ Your vehicle is equipped with an auto- matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even
if the ignition key is in the OFF position
and the engine is not running. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before work-
ing near the fan.
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 the trans-
mission related component harness
connector disconnected while the ig-
nition 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
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-20, 1-27, 1-33, 1-38
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-25
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-8
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-22
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clockset.....................4-5
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
Coldweatherdriving.............5-35
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-9,5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Control panel buttons .............4-3
Brightness/contrast button .......4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-43
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-15
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-24
Cupholders...................2-32
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag. .1-58 D
Defroster switch Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-25
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-27
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-3
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6
Door open warning light ...........2-15
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-35
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-10,5-21
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
E
Economy - fuel .................5-27
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-13
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5Checking engine oil level
.........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-15
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-9
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch...........8-21
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-2,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
11-2