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10. Start the engine and check for leakagearound the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required. Turn the engine off
and wait more than 15 minutes. Check
the oil level with the dipstick. Add en-
gine oil if necessary.
Af ter the operation
1. Lower the vehicle carefully to theground.
∙ Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
∙ Check your local regulations.
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∙ Pre-mix washer fluid concentrateswith water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir. Do not use the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water. ∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry.
Clean the battery with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
∙ Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.
∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) battery terminal cable to prevent
discharge.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as: 1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
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∙ Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands af ter
handling.
∙ Keep battery out of the reach of children.
∙ Do not tip the battery. Keep the vent caps tight and the battery level.
NOTE:
Do not try to open the top of this battery.
This battery is not equipped with remov-
able vent caps.
JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual. If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may
have to be replaced. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
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The current sensorAis located near the
battery along the negative battery cable. If
you add electrical accessories to your ve-
hicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable
body ground such as the frame or engine
block area.
1. Automatic tensioner pulley
2. Generator pulley
3. Water pump pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor pulley
5. Crankshaf t pulley
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Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the “Maintenance and schedules”
section of this manual.
If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.
Fuses are used in the passenger and en-
gine compartment. Spare fuses are pro-
vided and can be found in the passenger
compartment fuse box.
When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
installed in the fuse box securely.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
all fuses listed on the fuse label.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type S (KLH00-
PAGSO) or the exact equivalents.
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Cupholders...................2-30D
Daytime light system .............2-24
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-22
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-24
Door locks ....................3-4
Door open warning light ...........2-11
Doors .......................3-3
D-ring ...................2-30,10-16
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-33
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-8,5-12
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-11
E
Economy - fuel .................5-21
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-7 Changing engine oil filter
.........8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-4
Engine cooling system ..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-11
Engine oil viscosity .............10-6
Engine serial number ..........10-10
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-10
Engine Block Heater .............5-35
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
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
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire....................6-2,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-5
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10
Engine coolant ...............8-5 Engine oil
...................8-7
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-39
Front-door pocket ..............2-28
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-21
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-14
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever . . . .3-14
Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Loosefuelcapwarning..........2-5
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-20
Fuel-filler door .................3-14
F
uel gauge ....................2-6
Fuses .......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-19
G
Gascap .....................3-14
Gauge Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Odometer ..................2-4
Speedometer ................2-4
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip computer ................2-7
Trip odometer ................2-4
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-29
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H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-23
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-23
Headlights ...................8-23
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-11
Heater operation ..............4-13
Hill start assist system ............5-29
Hood .......................3-13
Horn.......................2-25
I
Ignition switch ..................5-8
Immobilizer system .........2-19,3-2,5-9
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................2-9,2-15
Instrument brightness control .......2-24
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-24
Interiorlight ...............2-33,2-35
J
Jumpstarting ..............6-10,8-13 K
Key........................ .3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-21,8-22
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry
system) .................3-10,3-11
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-2
L
Label Tirewarning................10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ..........10-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-49
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-50, 2-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-10
Bulb replacement .............8-28
Charge warning light ...........2-11 Headlight and turn signal switch
. . . .2-23
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-23
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight .............2-33,2-35
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-14
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-41
Security indicator light ..........2-17
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-9, 2-15
Lights ......................8-23 Maplights................. .2-34
Lock Door locks ..................3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-14
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Lowfuelwarninglight.............2-12
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-14
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenanc
e precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
11-3