
CAUTION
• Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
• Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
NOTE:
If the battery is dead the transmission
will not manually shif t into another
position.
Your vehicle is equipped with a variable
voltage control system. This system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage gen-
erated by the generator.
The current sensor is located near the bat-
tery along the negative battery cable. If you
add electrical accessories to your vehicle,
be sure to ground them to a suitable body
ground such as the frame or engine block
area.
1. Power steering fluid pump pulley
2. Automatic belt tensioner pulley
3. Water pump pulley
4. Cooling fan pulley
5. Air conditioner compressor pulley
6. Crankshaf t pulley
7. Generator pulley
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
or LOCK position before servicing drive
belt. The engine could rotate unexpect-
edly.
LDI2132WDI0661
VK56VD engine
VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped) DRIVE BELT
Do-it-yourself8-17

the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that 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 all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free-
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak. Windshield defroster:
Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery* (for maintenance free batter-
ies): For vehicles equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
Battery* (for serviceable batteries):
Check the fluid level in each cell. The fluid
should be at the bottom of the filler open-
ing. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
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 run- ning (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.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level surface with
the engine off. Wait more than 10 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
For additional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
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is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check the level when the fluid is cold, with
the engine off. Check the lines for proper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
Radiator and hosesCheck the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects,
leaves, etc., that may have accumulated.
Make sure the hoses have no cracks, defor-
mation, rot or loose connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently
exposed to corrosive substances such as
those used on icy roads or to control dust. It
is very important to remove these sub-
stances from the underbody, otherwise
rust may form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and exhaust system. At the end of
winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those
areas where mud and dirt may have accu-
mulated. For additional information, refer
to the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield-washer fluid*: Check that
there is adequate fluid in the reservoir. The following descriptions are provided to
give you a better understanding of the
scheduled maintenance items that should
be regularly checked or replaced. The
maintenance schedule indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each item requires
service.
Items marked with
“*”are recommended
by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation.
You are not required to perform mainte-
nance on these items in order to maintain
the warranties which come with your
NISSAN. Other maintenance items and in-
tervals are required.
When applicable, additional information
can be found in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
NOTE: NISSAN does not advocate the use
of non-OEM approved af termarketflushing systems and strongly advisesagainst performing these services on aNISSAN product. Many of the af termar-ket flushing systems use non-OEM ap-proved chemicals or solvents, the use ofwhich has not been validated by NISSAN.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,
grease, and refrigerant, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE:
Drive Belts*:
Check engine drive belts for
wear, fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive belts.
Engine Air Filter: Replace at specified in-
tervals. When driving for prolonged periods
in dusty conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine Coolant*: Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent with the proper mixture. (For
additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, refer to Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual).
NOTE: Mixing any other type of coolant or
the use of non-distilled water may reduce
the recommended service interval of the
coolant.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter: Replace engine
oil and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity refer
to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Maintenance and schedules9-5

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Differential gear oil Front
Non-XD
model 1.25 L 2-5/8 pt 2-1/4 pt • Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic GL-5 75W-85.
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Syn-
thetic GL-5 75W-85 ONLY in final drive. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Differential
Oil Synthetic GL-5 75W-85 may damage the differential gear. Dam-
age caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
XD model 1.51 L 3-1/4 pt 2-5/8 pt
Rear Non-XD
model 2.3 L 4-7/8 pt 4 pt • Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Synthetic GL-5 75W-90.
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Syn-
thetic GL-5 75W-90 ONLY in final drive. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Differential
Oil Synthetic GL-5 75W-90 may damage the differential gear. Dam-
age caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
XD model 2.6 L 5-1/2 pt 4-5/8 pt
Transfer fluid Non-XD model 1.5 L 1-5/8 qt 1-3/8 qt
• Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M or equivalent
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M (or equivalent)
may cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and
may damage the transfer. Damage caused by fluids other than as
recommended is not covered by the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
XD model 1.8 L 1-7/8 qt 1-5/8 qt
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) — — — • Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent.
Brake fluid — — — • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *2 or equivalent
DOT 3.
*2 Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base) (or equivalent).
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — • HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) (or equivalent).
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refriger-
ant and oil recommendations” in this section.
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F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Power steering fluid............8-11Windshield-washer fluid.........8-13Fog light switch................2-54Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)............1-59, 1-74Front and rear sonar system.......5-123Front power seat adjustment........1-6Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...........2-71,2-72FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-105Fuel gauge................. .2-9Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Loose fuel cap warning..........2-37Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System
Tire pressure................8-33Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-104Fuel gauge................... .2-9Fuel-filler door.................3-24
Fuses......................8-22Fusible links..................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-92, 2-94, 2-95, 2-96Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature gauge
............2-10Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-8Engine oil pressure gauge........2-10Fuel gauge................. .2-9Odometer...................2-7Speedometer.................2-7Tachometer.................2-8Trip odometer................2-7Voltmeter..................2-10General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-75Grocery hooks.................2-81
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-11Headlight aiming control..........2-52Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-46Headlight control switch...........2-47Headlights...................8-27Headlights, aiming control.........2-52Heated rear seats...............2-58Heated seats................. .2-57
Heated steering wheel switch.......2-59Heater
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)
...............4-37Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-38Heater operation..........4-30, 4-39Heater and air conditioner (automatic). .4-37Hill descent control switch..........2-61Hill descent control system........5-121Hill start assist system...........5-122HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver........2-92, 2-94, 2-95, 2-96Hood.......................3-23HookLuggage hook...............2-82Horn...................... .2-55
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-12Immobilizer system..........2-41, 5-16In-cabin microfilter..............8-19Increasing fuel economy..........5-105Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-13Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-30Instrument brightness control.......2-53Instrument panel.............0-6, 2-4Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-53Intelligent Around View Monitor.......4-11
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Maintenance schedules............9-7Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10Malfunction indicator light..........2-19Manual front seat adjustment........1-4Map lights....................2-91Map pocket................2-71,2-72Memory Seat..................3-40Meters and gauges...........2-6, 2-10Instrument brightness control.....2-53Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-30Outside mirrors..............3-30Rearview...................3-29Vanity mirror................3-29Mirrors......................3-29Moonroof................ .2-87, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-23
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-9NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-41, 5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-7Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2
Changing engine oil............8-8Changing engine oil filter.........8-8Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirrors................3-30Overhead sunglasses holder........2-77OverheatIf your vehicle overheats.........6-12Owner's manual order form........10-60Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-60
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-23Parking/parking on hills.........5-114Parking brake.................5-23Personal lights................ .2-91Power
Front seat adjustment...........1-6Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet.............2-67, 2-69Powerrearwindows...........2-85Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-115Power windows..............2-83Rear power windows...........2-85Power inverter switch............2-64Power outlet..............2-67, 2-69
Power steering................5-115Power steering fluid..............8-11PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................ .5-8Precautions on booster
seats...........1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-48Precautions on child
restraints........1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-48Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-16Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................1-52, 1-67Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Push starting..................6-12
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-86Rain sensor.................. .2-44Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................... .10-59Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-75Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-41Rear Door Alert.........2-37, 2-38, 2-66Rear power windows.............2-85Rear seat.................... .1-4Rear Seat Infotainment (RSI) System. . .4-43Rear sliding window.............2-87Rear sonar system OFF switch.......2-64
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Rear window and/or outside mirror
defroster switch................2-45Rearview mirror................3-29RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2RecordersEvent Data................ .10-59Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-17Remote Engine Start..........3-21,5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-58
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-9Child seat belts. .1-27, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-48Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-58Seat adjustmentFront manual seat adjustment......1-4Front power seat adjustment.......1-6Seat beltChild safety.................1-25Infants and small children.....1-25,1-26Injured person................1-19Larger children...............1-26Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-16Pregnant women..............1-19Seat belt extenders............1-24Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Seat belts................1-16,7-7Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-23
Three-point type with retractor.....1-19Seat belt extenders..............1-24Seat belt warning light.........1-19,2-18Seatback pockets...............2-72SeatsAdjustment..................1-2Automatic drive positioner.......3-40Front seats..................1-2Heated seats................2-57Manual front seat adjustment......1-4Rear seat.................. .1-4Security indicator light............2-20Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-41, 5-16Security systems
Vehicle security system.........2-40Self-adjusting brakes.............8-21Service manual order form........10-60Servicing air conditioner...........4-42Shif tingAutomatic transmission.........5-20Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-23Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems)
.....................1-77Snow plow................. .10-56Spark plug replacement...........8-18Spark plugs...................8-18Specifications.................10-9Speedometer..................2-7Speedometer and odometer........2-6SRS warning label...............1-81Stability control................5-119Standard maintenance.........9-7,9-8
Starting
Before starting the engine........5-16Jump starting............6-10,8-16Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Push starting................6-12Starting the engine
(gasoline engine only)............5-16Steering
Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-115Steering wheel.................3-26Stop light................... .8-30Storage.....................2-71Storage tray..................2-75Sun visors....................3-28Sunglasses case................2-77Sunglasses holder...............2-77Sunroof..................2-87, 7-5Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-81Supplemental air bag warning
light................... .1-81, 2-18Supplemental front impact air bag
system..................1-59, 1-74Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.....1-81Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................ .1-52, 1-67Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-52Switch
Autolight switch..............2-48Automatic power window switch. . .2-85
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