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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Transfer fluidNon-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.
Air conditioning system oil — — —• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100yf oil) or equiva-
lent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refriger-
ant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 4.5 L 1-1/4 gal 1 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
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VK56VD engine (non-XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
9. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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VK56VD engine (XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
4. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-22)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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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 and oil filter ..............8-8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ..............8-11
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) .......................8-11
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...........8-13
Battery......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ............................... 8-16
Variable voltage control system
(if so equipped) ................................. 8-17
Drive belt ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs .................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-18
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-19
In-cabin microfilter .......................... 8-19Windshield wiper blades
........................8-20
Cleaning .................................... 8-20
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes ......................................... 8-21
Fuses .......................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ...................8-24
Battery replacement ........................... 8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-26
Lights .......................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................. 8-27
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-28
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
(if so equipped) .............................. 8-29
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-30
Wheels and tires ............................... 8-33
Tire pressure ................................
8-33
Tir
e labeling ................................. 8-38
Types of tires ................................ 8-40
Tire chains .................................. 8-41
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-42 
     
        
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VK56VD engine (non-XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse box
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Fuse/Fusible link box
9. Drive belt location
10. Radiator cap
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
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LOCATIONS
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VK56VD engine (XD model)
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse box
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Fuse/Fusible link box
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Drive belt location
11. Battery
12. Radiator cap
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drain time. Use these specifications for ref-
erence only. Always use the dipstick to de-
termine the proper amount of oil in the
engine.
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. Reinstall plate in reverse order ofremoval.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
• Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
• Check your local regulations. 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 P 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 P ATF may
also damage the transmission. Dam-
age caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not covered
under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The specified automatic transmission fluid
is also described on caution labels located
in the engine compartment. Check the power steering fluid level when
the engine is stopped.
The fluid level should be between the COLD
MAX line and the COLD MIN line on the
power steering fluid reservoir at cold fluid
temperatures of 32° - 86°F (0° - 30°C) or at
the HOT MAX line on the power steering
fluid reservoir at hot fluid temperatures of
122° - 176°F (50° - 80°C).
If the fluid is cold and is at or below the
COLD MIN line, add Genuine NISSAN PSF-II
or equivalent to the COLD MAX line. If the
fluid is hot and below the HOT MAX line, add
Genuine NISSAN PSF-II or equivalent to the
LDI3077
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(ATF)
POWER STEERING FLUID (PSF)
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HOT MAX line. Remove the cap and fill
through the opening.
CAUTION
• DO NOT OVERFILL.
• Do not reuse power steering fluid.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine
NISSAN PSF-II or equivalent
WARNING
• Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can dam-
age the brake system and affect the
vehicle's stopping ability.
• Clean the filler cap before removing.
• Brake fluid is poisonous and should
be stored carefully in marked con-
tainers out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the sur-
face with water.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the
brake fluid is below the MIN line
OB, the
brake warning light will illuminate. Add
brake fluid up to the MAX line
OA. For addi-
tional information on recommended type
of brake fluid, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities" in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
If the brake fluid must be added frequently,
the brake system should be thoroughly
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
LDI3088
BRAKE FLUID
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