Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details
about care of the wheels.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
(T-type) spare tire) (if so equipped)
Observe the following precautions if the
T-type spare tire must be used, otherwise
your vehicle could be damaged or in-
volved in an accident.
WARNING
.The T-type spare tire should be
used for emergency use. It should
be replaced with the standard tire
at the first opportunity to avoid
possible tire or differential da-
mage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-
ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
. Periodically check spare tire in-
flation pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420
kPa, 4.2 bar). Always keep the
pressure of the full size spare tire
(if so equipped) at the recom-
mended pressure for standard tires, as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
For Tire and Loading Information
label location, see “Tire and Load-
ing Information label” in the index
of this manual.
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive
your vehicle at speeds faster than
50 MPH (80 km/h).
. When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire should be
used on the front wheels and
original tire used on the rear
wheels (drive wheels). Use tire
chains only on the two rear origi-
nal tires.
. Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a
faster rate than the standard tire.
Replace the spare tire as soon as
the tread wear indicators appear.
. Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
. Do not use more than one spare
tire at the same time.
CAUTION
.Do not use tire chains on a
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire.
Tire chains will not fit properly
and may cause damage to the
vehicle.
. Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than
the original tire, ground clearance
is reduced. To avoid damage to
the vehicle, do not drive over
obstacles. Also do not drive the
vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.
EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE RE-
PAIR KIT (if so equipped)
The emergency tire puncture repair kit
(Emergency Tire Sealant) is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. It can
be used to temporarily repair minor tire
punctures.
If possible, have the vehicle towed to a
facility that can repair or replace the flat
tire. Using the emergency tire puncture
repair kit may cause a malfunction of the
tire pressure sensor and cause the low
tire pressure warning light to illuminate.
See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for more details.
Do-it-yourself8-37
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and
other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight
aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When
checking the tires, make sure no wheel
nuts are missing, and check for any loose
wheel nuts. Tighten if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires cannot be rotated, as
the front tires are a different size from the
rear tires and the direction of wheel
rotation is fixed in each tire.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
often and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in
all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefully for
damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the
TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve
core and cap when the tires are replaced
due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the
vehicle should pull to either side while
driving on a straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear,
there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the NISSAN Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at
least every six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield
repaired by a qualified repair facility. It is
recommended that you have a damaged
windshield repaired by a NISSAN dealer, or
a NISSAN Certified Collision Center. To
locate a collision center in your area, refer
to http://collision.nissanusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe
properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled mainte-
nance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Automatic transmission P (Park) me-
chanism:
On a fairly steep hill, check that
your vehicle is held securely with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position without
applying any brakes.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly
goes down further than normal, the pedal
feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, have your vehicle checked
immediately. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with
only the parking brake applied. If the
parking brake needs adjusted, it is re-
commended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
ensure they operate smoothly and that all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks (if
Maintenance and schedules9-3
10-10Technical and consumer information
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
TypeSize Offset in (mm)
Conventional Front: 18 × 8J
Rear: 18 × 9J
1.69 (43)
0.59 (15)
Front: 19 × 9J
Rear: 19 × 10J 1.85 (47)
1.18 (30)
NISMO models Front: 19 × 9.5J
Rear: 19 × 10.5J 1.57 (40)
0.90 (23)
Spare 17 × 4T*1
18 × 4T*1 1.18 (30)
0 (0)
*1: if so equipped
Tire
TypeSize Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Conventional Front: 225/50R18 95W
Rear: 245/45R18 96W
35 (240)*2
38 (260)*3
Front: 245/40R19 94W
Rear: 275/35R19 96W 32 (220)
NISMO models Front: 245/40R19 98Y
Rear: 285/35R19 99Y 35 (240)
Spare (T-type) T145/80D17 107M*1
T145/70R18 107M*1
60 (420)
—*3, *4
*1: if so equipped
*2: Coupe models
*3: Roadster models
*4: The emergency tire puncture repair kit is supplied.
DIMENSIONS
in (mm)
Overall length 167.6 (4,255)*1 167.7 (4,260)*2
170.5 (4,330)*3
Overall width 72.6 (1,845) 73.6 (1,870)*3
Overall height 51.8 (1,315) 52.2 (1,325)*4
Front tread 61.0 (1,550)*5 60.6 (1,540)*6
61.2 (1,555)*6, *3
Rear tread 62.8 (1,595)*5
61.6 (1,565)*6
62.2 (1,580)*6, *3
Wheelbase 100.4 (2,550)
*1: Without front license plate bracket
*2: With front license plate bracket
*3: NISMO models
*4: Roadster models
*5: 18-inch wheel models
*6: 19-inch wheel models
Technical and consumer information10-11
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside
the vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas
are more likely to be ser-
iously injured or killed.
.Do not allow people to ride
in any area of vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
.Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using
a seat belt properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize your-
self with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
. Curb Weight (actual weight of
your vehicle) - vehicle weight
including: standard equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and
spare tire assembly. This weight
does not include passengers and cargo.
. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) -
curb weight plus the combined
weight of optional equipment,
passengers and cargo.
. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trai-
ler tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This infor-
mation is located on the F.M.V.S.
S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- maximum weight (load) limit
specified for the front or rear
axle. This information is located
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle,
passengers, cargo, and trailer.
. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load
limit, Total load capacity - max-
imum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and
cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined weight
of occupants and cargo that can
be loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer,
the trailer tongue weight must
be included as part of the cargo
load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label.
. Cargo capacity - permissible
weight of cargo, the weight of
total occupants weight sub-
tracted from the load limit.
Technical and consumer information10-19
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
11-2
Clock ........................................................................\
... 2-9, 2-28
Clutch fluid........................................................................\
.... 8-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-33
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ................................................................. 4-60
Compact spare tire.................................................... 8-37
Console box ..................................................................... 2-46
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-8
Cover, Cargo cover..................................................... 2-47
Cruise control ................................................................. 5-22
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-44
D
Dampers, Performance dampers.................... 5-32
Daytime running light system........................... 2-38
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch ........................................................... 2-34
Dimensions .................................................................... 10-11
Drive belts...................................................................\
....... 8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-33
Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-12
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-17
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-2
DVD player operation............................................... 4-61
E
Economy, Fuel................................................................ 5-25
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .................. 6-9
Emission control information label............ 10-13
Emission control system warranty ............ 10-24
Engine Before starting the engine............................ 5-11
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-24
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-5
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge .......................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off.......................... 5-10
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-34
Engine compartment
check locations ......................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ........................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ..................................... 10-7
Engine oil replacement indicator ............ 2-24
Engine oil temperature gauge...................... 2-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-7
Engine serial number .................................... 10-13
Engine specifications......................................... 10-9
Engine start operation indicator.............. 2-20
Engine start operation indicator
(Manual Transmission models).................. 2-21
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-17
Starting the engine............................................. 5-11
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 10-25
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-2 Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ........................................................ 9-5
Extended storage fuse warning ...................... 2-23
Exterior light indicator............................................. 2-16
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...... 10-13
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................ 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch).................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
............. 6-3 Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................................................ 6-9
Flat towing..................................................................... 10-22
Floor mat cleaning ......................................................... 7-6
Floor mat installation................................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8
Brake and clutch fluid ......................................... 8-9
Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Engine coolant........................................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-10
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
. 4-49
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
. 4-58
Fog light switch ............................................................ 2-39
Front manual seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Front passenger air bag and
status light........................................................................\
1-39
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-4
Power outlet............................................................. 2-43
Power steering ....................................................... 5-27
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Power windows ..................................................... 2-48
Precautions ...................................................................... 5-22 Audio operation..................................................... 4-37
Braking precautions........................................... 5-27
Child restraints ....................................................... 1-20
Cruise control operations.............................. 5-18
Maintenance................................................................ 8-2
Seat belt usage ...................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system................. 1-31
When starting and driving................................ 5-2
Predictive course line settings.......................... 4-28
Push starting................................................................\
... 6-17
Push warning (Automatic
Transmission models).............................................. 2-21
Push-button ignition switch....................... 5-8, 5-9
R
Radio........................................................................\
.............. 4-37 Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-81
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................\
... 10-25
Rear hatch........................................................................\
. 3-17
Rear hatch opener ..................................................... 3-17
Rear hatch opener switch.................................... 3-17
Rear hatch release switch.................................... 3-18
Rear parcel box ............................................................. 2-46
Rear window defroster switch ......................... 2-34
RearView Monitor (center display type) .... 4-24
RearView monitor (Mirror display type)..... 4-17
Recorders, Event data .......................................... 10-25 Registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................ 10-12
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 3-13
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........................................................ 6-9
Reporting safety defects .................................... 10-24
Resetting
Fuel consumption ................................................ 2-26
Roadside assistance program .............................. 6-2
Rollover ........................................................................\
............ 5-6
Roof, Soft top.................................................................. 3-22
S
Safety, Child seat belts............................................ 1-17
Satellite radio operation ........................................ 4-59
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-4
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Front seats.................................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety................................................................ 1-17
Infants.................................................................\
........... 1-17
Injured persons ...................................................... 1-13
Larger children ....................................................... 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage................ 1-10
Pregnant women.................................................. 1-13
Seat belt cleaning ................................................... 7-8
Seat belt extenders............................................. 1-16
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-16
Seat belt warning light
and chime.................................................... 1-12, 2-14
Seat belts .................................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners .................... 1-44
Three-point type ................................................... 1-13
Seat(s) Climate controlled seats................................. 2-41 Heated seats ............................................................ 2-40
Seats ........................................................................\
.......... 1-2
Secondary rear hatch release........................... 3-19
Secondary trunk lid release ................................ 3-21
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), Engine start ................. 2-32
Security system, Vehicle
security system ............................................................. 2-30
Servicing air conditioner........................................ 4-36
SETTING button ............................................................ 4-11
Shift lever, Shift lock release............................... 5-17
Shift lock release, Transmission ...................... 5-17
Shift “P” warning (Automatic
Transmission models).............................................. 2-21
Shifting Automatic transmission.................................. 5-12
Manual transmission ......................................... 5-17
Soft top Care and cleaning................................................... 7-3
If the top does not open or close........... 3-29
Opening using the Intelligent Key .......... 3-27
Soft top indicator light...................... 2-17, 3-25
Soft top operation ............................................... 3-22
Spare tire........................................................................\
. 10-10
Spark plugs....................................................................... 8-14
Speedometer ...................................................................... 2-6
Standard maintenance ................................... 9-7, 9-8
Starting Before starting the engine............................ 5-11
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-15
Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-2
Push starting............................................................ 6-17
Starting the engine............................................. 5-11
STATUS button .................................................................. 4-8
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......... 1-39
11-5
11-6
SteeringPower steering ....................................................... 5-27
Power steering fluid .............................................. 8-8
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
for audio ...................................................................... 4-79
Storage ........................................................................\
........ 2-44
Sun visors ........................................................................\
.. 3-37
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......... 1-45
Supplemental air bag
warning light .................................................... 1-45, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system........................ 1-31 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system .................................................... 1-31
Switch Autolight switch .................................................... 2-36
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-39
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 6-2
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-36
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-12
Ignition switch manual
transmission models ......................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch ..................................... 3-5
Rear hatch release switch............................. 3-18
Rear window defroster switch .................. 2-34
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-38
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off switch .................................................................... 2-42
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) ............. 5-18
T
Tachometer........................................................................\
.. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-32
Three-way catalyst......................................................... 5-3 Tilt steering ...................................................................... 3-37
Tire
Pressure, Low tire pressure
warning light ............................................................ 2-13
Sealant ........................................................................\
..... 6-9
Tire replacement indicator ........................... 2-24
Tires Emergency tire puncture repair kit .......... 6-9
Flat tire........................................................................\
..... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ........... 5-3
Spare tire..................................................................... 8-37
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-28, 10-14
Tire chains.................................................................. 8-33
Tire dressing................................................................ 7-5
Tire pressure ............................................................ 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ................................................ 5-3, 6-3
Tire rotation.............................................................. 8-34
Types of tires ........................................................... 8-32
Uniform tire quality grading .................... 10-23
Wheel/tire size .................................................... 10-10
Wheels and tires .................................................... 8-26
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover) .................. 2-47
Top, Soft top.................................................................... 3-22
Touch screen ...................................................................... 4-5
Towing Flat towing............................................................. 10-22
Tow truck towing................................................. 6-19
Towing a trailer.................................................. 10-22
TPMS, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ............................................. 5-3, 6-3
Trailer towing .............................................................. 10-22
Transceiver, HomeLink®
Universal Transceiver ............................................... 2-54
Transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ........ 8-8 Driving with
automatic transmission .................................. 5-12
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-17
Transmission shift lever lock release ..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................................. 3-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ........................................................ 10-12
Trip computer ................................................................ 2-25
Trip odometer ................................................................ 2-26
Triple meter........................................................................\
.. 2-8
Trunk Interior trunk lid release ................................. 3-20
Light ........................................................................\
........ 2-53
Secondary trunk lid release ......................... 3-21
Trunk lid ....................................................................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch....... 3-20
Turn signal switch ...................................................... 2-38
U
Underbody cleaning ...................................................... 7-4
Uniform tire quality grading ............................ 10-23
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connection port............................................. 4-53, 4-65
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................... 3-41
Vanity mirror lights .................................................... 2-52
Variable voltage control system ..................... 8-13
Vehicle Dimensions ............................................................ 10-11
Identification number (VIN)....................... 10-12
Information and settings (models with
navigation system)................................................. 4-8
Information display ............................................. 2-19